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).
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News: Nissan confirms Gen 2 Leaf Will Debut Sept. 6
Nissan confirmed that its second generation 2018 Nissan Leaf will debut in September at an event prior to the Tokyo Motor Show.
First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Electric
We have driven the future—and it feels a lot like today. We recently drove the production version of the 2017 Honda Clarity.
News: Will Hyundai Bring its New EV To the US?
Following the success of its new Kia Niro crossover, Korean auto group Hyundai announced recently that it will bring its new Hyundai Kona crossover to North America in 2018.
News: WattTime App Points You To Clean Energy When Charging EVs
WattTime, a Berkeley, Calif., nonprofit, developed a smartphone app that will help you charge your battery electric vehicle with green energy.
News: 2018 Buick LaCrosse Gets Mild Electrification
The 2018 Buick LaCrosse will expand its engine options and add a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a side of light electrification.
News: 2017 ACT Expo Points to New Directions for Heavy-Duty Trucks
We’re not saying we have reached a tipping point in a shift to heavy-duty EVs, but the movement reached a high water mark at the 2017 ACT Expo.
News: Continental opens new R&D center in Silicon Valley
Continental, the 145-year-old German automotive supplier, is expanding its Silicon Valley presence with a new 65,000-square-foot R&D center in San Jose.
News: Toyota Sponsors Race About Efficiency, Not Speed
The Prius Challenge, at Sonoma Raceway in northern California, was where more than 100 Toyota Prius drivers competed to see who could deliver the bet mpg.
Tech: How to Get Maximum MPG Out of Your Hybrid
Remember, you control the car, and that means you control the fuel economy so hybrid driving techniques are important to get max mpg.