Analysis: Lack of Model Choices Hampers Plug-in Sales
If the most popular type of cars aren’t available in plug-in versions, that becomes a major factor organically reducing their market appeal and plug-in sales.
Plug-In Hybrids
News: Volvo Cars Joins the Electric Parade
Volvo Cars this week put a date on it. All of its vehicles beginning in 2019 will have some portion of electrification (such as a mild hybrid system).
Interview: Ford’s Electrified Future
Ford wants to be recognized as a future-looking company, so they have 13 hybrids and full-electric cars scheduled for release between now and 2020, part of Ford’s electrified future.
Road Test: 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid
The 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid is a major step towards an all-electric future, with zero sacrifice.
Comparison Test: 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi
If you want an attractive, comfortable midsize sedan with a little greener perspective, try one of Ford’s two greener Fusions–2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Energi.
EVs Can Go with the FLO
FLO has set up a network of thousands of pubic charging stations throughout Canada.
Road Test: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
I believe that pure electric vehicles are wonderful, but if you live a life that combines moderate commuting with longer trips, the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime may be the ticket.
News: Worldwide EV Car Population Tops Two Million
The International Energy Agency, which tallies the number of EVs worldwide, reported recently that total number of electric cars has passed two million.
Top 10 Best MPG AWD SUVs/Crossovers
Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are popular because they are functional. One trip to Costco is enough to convince many families that a Prius won’t cut it. Regular trips up to the mountains in the winter to ski could similarly motivate a car buyer to look for an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle rather than the front-wheel drive found on most high-mileage hybrids. All of which leaves the environmentally conscious consumer with some tough choices.
Road Test: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is unquestionably a great value from a tech perspective, offering more standard features than plug-in rivals with a lower price.