Gone is the Joker grin, as well as the walrus mustache. The new Karma GT by Pininfarina will show off its much sleeker facelift at Monterey Car Week next weekend in California. The GT by Pininfarina, which made its first appearance at the Shanghai auto…
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
BMW 530e updated for 2019 with more range and optional all-wheel drive
BMW is increasing the efficiency, appeal and variety of its electrified models for the upper mid-range segment. The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and…
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid includes more active-safety features
The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid joins non-hybrid Optima models in making several important safety features standard. In 2019, automatic emergency braking and automatic lane control were optional on the Optima Hybrid EX and were not available on the Plug-in …
BMW doubles battery production in US for coming X3 and X5 plug-in hybrids
BMW is doubling is battery production capacity in preparation for producing two new plug-in hybrids at its South Carolina factory. The company plans to begin producing the 2020 BMW X5 xDrive 45e plug-in hybrid SUV there on August 1, followed by the new…
First drive review: Is 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid electric enough?
You don’t have to look long to see the counterculture influences that persist around Eugene, Oregon. Last week, mostly avoiding tailpipe emissions and driving the 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid on plug-in charge, we quietly cruised past the eco-vi…
Infrastructure: How to Prepare for Electric Fleets
Today, even before an EV rolls into a fleet garage or depot, fleet personnel have to evaluate their operational needs in the context of electrification.
2019 Toyota Prius PHEV arrives in Europe full of high-tech and now with 5-seats
The Toyota Prius is the world’s original hybrid car, with a heritage of leadership in high-tech innovation that spans more than 20 years. Now, European division of Toyota has announced that the Prius Plug-In Hybrid has been revised for the 2019MY, …
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid earns highest safety from IIHS
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Subaru now has nine models, the most of any brand, that earn a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ award. The Crosstrek Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid ver…
PHEV vans present practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities, study suggests
Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the U.K. capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option f…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid gas mileage review: The ideal family hauler
Seating for six, up to 32-miles of EPA-rated all-electric range, and a 30-mpg combined rating set the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid up to be not just the ideal minivan but the ideal family mover at this point in time. From our experience—updated …
