Porsche vehicles may be fast, but they’re not quick enough to outrun the rapid onset of emissions regulations. That’s why it revised all three powertrains in the 2024 Porsche Cayenne to run leaner, as well as meaner. But the performance bra…
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic does PHEV the right way
I’m cruising along on Alabama Highway 20 at about 70 mph, 20 miles into my drive of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic, and I just realized the engine isn’t on. A check of the consumption display on the 12.3-inch center touchscreen reve…
Toyota is looking at plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuels
Toyota is partnering with ExxonMobil to research plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuels. A short video recently released by the two companies discusses collaborative efforts to reduce emissions, including low-carbon fuels being developed by ExxonM…
EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014
Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on. Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see the…
Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of Crown
The Toyota Crown lineup is due to expand with hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid powertrains, as well as multiple body styles, Toyota confirmed Wednesday—although it hasn’t yet confirmed what is coming to the U.S. The Crown returned to the U.S…
BMW XM Label Red PHEV Debuts As The Most Powerful Production BMW M Ever
More powerful, more exclusive, more extravagant: just a few months after production got underway of the new BMW XM, BMW M GmbH revealed the flagship version of its first-ever high-performance car with an electrified drive system. The BMW XM Label…
360° Environmental Check Successfully Completed for Mercedes-Benz C 300 e: Summary of Results
Important factors for the lifecycle assessment of a plug-in hybrid vehicle include the resources consumed in production and the charging processes of the high voltage battery during vehicle operation. In production, the additional drivetrain components…
F-150 Lightning tax credit will remain $7,500 after April 18, Ford says
Ford on Wednesday confirmed that the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid SUV will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit going forward, while all of its other current EVs and plug-in hybrid…
Full Review: The All-New 2023 Prius Prime
The 2023 Prius Prime is the multitalented plug-in hybrid that’s made for life on the go. With a full charge, it can easily handle most daily commutes, with a manufacturer-estimated all electric range of up to 44 miles. When the longer-haul calls, …
Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in reboots Volt formula
The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the conventional 2023 Prius hybrid launched earlier this year. It shares that car’s striking new shape, the one that wowed reviewers and shoppers. The Prime adds a much larger battery tha…
