(Originally posted 4 Updated 11/9/20 to remove advertising copy inserted by a hacker.) Hidden in Toyota’s announcement last week of a prototype Class 8 fuel-cell electric truck was word that the automaker also has been playing around with a hydrogen…
Honda plans to introduce the world to its upcoming Clarity battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models at the New York Auto Show’s initial media day, April 12. [Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 15 seconds.] The models will complete the Honda Clarity…
Volvo will offer its T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain as one of three available engine choices with the new 2018 Volvo XC60 crossover, due in the U.S. later this year. [Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 10 seconds.] The T8 plug-in system,…
(Updated 6/9/20 to remove ad material inserted by hacker.) Nissan says it will introduce its redesigned new Leaf EV in September, with sales to start by the end of the year. It is widely expected that at least one version…
The state of New York joins a dozen other states this year in offering cash plug-in-vehicle purchase incentives. [Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 20 seconds.] A state program approved last year is now slated to become operational in April, offering…
Politicians in San Francisco are considering a law that would require all new buildings in the city and county to provide for EV charging with pre-installed wiring or, in some cases, underground conduit to facilitate future charger installation. If approved,…
While other battery-electric cars are aiming for increased range – 100 miles seems to be the minimum these days and GM’s Chevrolet Bolt is rated at 238 miles per charge – Honda’s upcoming Clarity EV will deliver only about 80…
(Updated Aug. 2. 2018, to add link to Ioniq PHEV review.) The smartly styled, high-efficiency Hyundai Ioniq it isn’t just a single car, it’s a model lineup with three very different electrified powertrains: Conventional hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. Fortunately,…
(Updated Aug 2., 2018 to include Ioniq PHEV information.) Hyundai engineers set out 11 years ago to develop a world-class hybrid, and with the launch of the Ioniq compact hatchback this month they believe they’ve hit the mark. The Ioniq…
When you’re the big dog, everyone wants to cut you down, and Toyota is the big dog in the hybrid car world. [Estimated Reading Time: 1 min., 30 seconds.] The latest hybrid competition comes from Nissan and Kia – each…