Plug-In Hybrids

News: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Minivan

July 15, 2020January 28, 2016 by Larry Hall

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will have a 30-mile all-electric driving range and is expected to deliver up to 80 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) on EPA tests. The powertrain centers on a 3.6-liter Atkinson cycle Pentastar V-6 gas engine. It’s mated to a two-motor hybrid system that substitutes for a transmission and operated like an electrified version of a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). A 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is located under the second row of seats, which preserves Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seating and storage for the third row.

The Top 5 Plug-in Cars To Buy This Year

January 20, 2024January 21, 2016 by Michael Coates

Are you worried about the size of your carbon footprint? Here are the best plug-in hybrid cars that you can buy this year.

Clean Fleet Report – Year in Review

August 25, 2020January 2, 2016 by Michael Coates

We can say with confidence that cars have never been better bargains, offering cost-effective paths to a “greener” transportation.

2016 Chevrolet Volt Nabs Green Car of the Year

April 30, 2021December 18, 2015 by Larry Hall

Chevrolet’s all-new, second generation Volt was named 2016 Green Car of the Year at s Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Top 10 States Offering Incentives for Fuel Efficient Vehicles

March 22, 2022December 14, 2015 by Guest Contributor

Here are some of the best electric car incentives offered in these seven (California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont) and other states.

Top 10 Best-selling Best Fuel Economy Cars

April 30, 2021November 8, 2015 by Michael Coates

Batteries Shine; Diesel Down, But Not Out of the Mix We’re closing in on the end of the year, when sales traditionally slow down, so … Read more

2016 Chevrolet Volt Replaces Nissan Leaf

December 17, 2020October 26, 2015 by John Addison

Trading Plugs, Adding Flexibility We are all smiles, driving our new 2016 Chevrolet Volt. We have driven more than its rated 53-mile electric range (at … Read more

Top 10 Best-Selling MPG Cars of 2015 (First Half)

September 30, 2020July 26, 2015 by Michael Coates

Winners and Losers from a Half-Year of Ups and Downs We’re in a whole new game for those looking for an alternative to gasoline-powered transportation. … Read more

First Drive: 2015 BMW i8

August 28, 2020May 10, 2015 by Michael Coates

For BMW, on-road performance is always a ticket of entry and the 2015 BMW i8 does not disappoint.

Top 10 Cars for “Eco-Excellence”

November 12, 2021March 29, 2015 by Michael Coates

I am a believer that there is no such thing as too much good information, so in that spirit we presents a Top 10 list from the other side of the world from where we write (to be specific, India).