Road Tests: Green Cars—Pre- and Post- Pandemic
As automakers bring out more pure EVs and the charging infrastructure is built out, we must move away from hybrids and PHEVs entirely.
Road Test: 2020 Toyota Prius Prime Limited
The 133 MPGe EPA rating places the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime into a lofty space of high-mileage plug-in hybrid vehicles, including the Hyundai Ioniq, Honda Clarity, Kia Niro and the now-defunct Chevrolet Volt.
Road Test: 2020 Volvo S60 T8 AWD Plug-in Hybrid
Most of the coming Volvos will not be all-electric cars, but plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) like my recently tested 2020 Volvo S60 T8 E-AWD R-Design midsize sedan.
News: 2019 Plug-in Car Sales Drop Blamed on PHEVs
Plug-in vehicles sales (pure battery electrics and plug-in hybrids) hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise in 2018, dropping from 361,300 to 325,800.
Road Test: 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
The 2019 Honda Clarity was designed as an electric vehicle, and the packaging of interior space for people and gear shows, rivaling compact crossovers. The interior, which seats up to five adults, is made with eco-friendly materials.
Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e
The 2019 BMW 745e combines the inline, 280-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with an 111-horsepower eDrive electric motor and a 10.3 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a potent 389 total horsepower. That’s good for a 4.9-second zero-to-60 sprint.
Road Test: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited S
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the best choice for families seeking a vehicle that can seat seven, which includes adults (not little kids) in the third-row seat.
Road Test: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Since its arrival last year, American car buyers haven’t been as enthusiast about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as they are in Europe, where Mitsubishi has sold more than 100,000 units.
News: 2020 Ford Escape Adds Plug-in Hybrid
True to their word, Ford this week revealed the all-new 2020 Ford Escape, which includes both hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Road Test: 2019 BMW i8 Roadster
With eye-popping style, sprightly performance, and exclusivity, the BMW i8 Roadster is highly prized, but it’s also highly priced.