The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is protecting ‘London’s great Forest’ in more ways than one following the City of London purchasing a trio of specially-converted examples to help patrol and maintain Epping Forest. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the fir…
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
Kia reveals plug-in hybrid variants of Kia XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon
Kia Motors has taken the next step in its vehicle electrification strategy with the unveiling of new Plug-in Hybrid variants of the Kia XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon. Due to go on sale across Europe at the beginning of 2020, the two new low-emissi…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid continue to revolutionize and reinvent the minivan segment by delivering unprecedented levels of functionality, versatility, technology, safety and bold styling. Holding its status as the most awarded minivan since 2…
BMW launches the new X5 xDrive45e in certain markets
With the market launch of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e, the drive portfolio of the Sporty Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now being expanded to include a plug-hybrid system. The second generation of the BMW X5 with electrified drive combines a model-specific…
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid is a placeholder, not a game-changer
Sometimes, in the long development cycle of new, greener vehicles, automakers hit an awkward stopping point. Pencils down—it’s time to turn in your work. Sometimes that stopping point leaves us with vehicles that don’t advance the not…
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid caught testing and towing by spy photographers
Toyota may be planning to soon add a plug-in hybrid version of the new RAV4. Spy photographers for our sister site, MotorAuthority, recently caught a plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 out testing on public roads overseas. The company has long been a l…
PEUGEOT 3008 SUV GT Hybrid4 will be available to order in late 2019
The PEUGEOT 3008 SUV GT Hybrid4 combines four-wheel drive technology and 300hp with ultra-low emissions of just 29g/km, according to official WLTP testing, and will be available to order in the UK later this year. The all-new plug-in hybrid from PEUG…
SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
SEAT is expanding the efficiency and desirability of the Tarraco, introducing plug-in hybrid powertrain technology and the sporty FR trim. The Tarraco plug-in hybrid is a demonstration of SEAT strategy towards electrification, which will include six…
The new Volkswagen Passat GTE with longer electric range
Volkswagen has managed to further perfect nearly all aspects of the Passat, the world’s best-selling mid-class model with over 30 million units sold. This also applies to the plug-in hybrid drive in the Passat GTE. The battery’s energy capacity has bee…
News: New EVs At Pebble Beach 2019
In the last few years, Pebble Beach has also become ground zero for the introduction of bespoke electric cars. This year is no different with concepts and electric hypercars introduced both as concepts and as full-fledged production-ready vehicles.