Tag: HYBRIDS
Honda Going Electric, But First Hybrids
Just as the entire auto industry is preparing a wholesale shift to full-electric vehicles, Honda is doing likewise. In the…
What is Regenerative Braking?
Regenerative braking is one of the numerous efficiency systems installed on all manners of electric vehicles worldwide. Simply put, they…
At a Glance: The Electric Lexus RZ 450e
Toyota Motor Corporation announced this week that the company is investing $70 billion to move the automaker toward an electrified…
Mazda and Sustainable Zoom Zoom 2030
Mazda outlines its plans for an electric future with Zoom Zoom. Earlier this month, we learned that Mazda will drop…
Going Electric: Manufacturer Investment in EV Technology
The race is on! Automotive manufacturers the world over are transitioning to electric vehicles. Or at least that is the…
Electrify This: Toyota Opens Vehicle Patents to Advance Global Electrification
Electric vehicles may very well be the future, but the transition to them is a long process. Manufacturers must invest…
Energized by the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi
Ford’s PHEV is surprisingly reasonably priced. Three model years passed by and I finally got behind the wheel again of…
Honda Wins Earth Day Accolades for 3 New Green Models
Going green on Earth Day, Honda style. Automakers like to time important news with key events, including Earth Day which…
Chevrolet Bolt Will Beat Tesla Model 3 to Market by at Least a Year
GM will have at least a year advantage to make a case for the Chevrolet Bolt. Will it be enough…
The Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars of 2016
What are the most fuel-efficient vehicles of 2016? Our list excludes electric and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles, and features 10…
MPG Leader Mazda Does it Without Hybrids or EVs
The Mazda brand has once again achieved the top miles per gallon (mpg) rating amongst all manufacturers in the US,…
Number of Discontinued Hybrids Mount
Lower fuel prices have taken a toll on hybrid electric vehicles sales. Honda and Nissan have each discontinued two or…
Reinvigorated: 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Rapidly falling gas prices will squeeze Camry Hybrid sales. Through 2014, the Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car model…
Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced
Green Car of the Year award now in its eleventh year. The Audi A3 is a Green Car of the…
Deloitte Report: Young Adults Want to Buy Cars
Automotive executives have enough worries to keep them awake at night. Recalls. Upgraded IIHS crash standards. Federal fuel requirements. Persnickety…
Ford is “All In” With Start-Stop Technology
Start-stop technology is one of the newest engineering features that automakers are employing in a bid to squeeze more mpg…
Hybrid Lexus CT 200h Receives Nip/Tuck for 2014
Lexus does not offer diesel engines in the US, instead it follows a hybrid strategy to provides a family of…
Reviewed: 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Hyundai has successfully made the transition from a substandard purveyor of rehashed automotive products to a world-class car manufacturer. Yes,…
Ford and Hybrids Are a Winning Combination
The Ford Motor Company has long operated as an also-ran to Toyota’s dominance of the hybrid electric vehicle market. Ford…
Impressive: 5 Million Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Toyota Hybrid Sales Pass a Milestone Say what you want about hybrid electric vehicles, but there is one thing you…
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