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What is an Electrified Vehicle?: Understanding the Differences Between Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, and EVs

Electrified vehicles are a mainstay on automakers' lineups, but not all are created equal. We'll take a bigger look to see which vehicles may be right for you. Read More

Gasoline vs. Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

You can get the efficiency of electric driving with the peace of mind of a gas backup making the plug-in hybrid a good compromise. Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not ... Read More

Plug-In Hybrids Are Outselling Diesel Cars In Europe For The First Time

There was a time when diesel ruled the roads in Europe. With a market share of over 50% in the 2010s, the so-called oil burners seemed like they would stick around for decades to come, thanks to their ... Read More

Plug-in hybrids aren't as green as you think and drivers are part of the problem

Plug-in hybrid cars are a compromise for people wanting range with electric capability. But new research finds they’re less green than you think — so how should they fit into a zero-emissions future? Read More

Is A Hybrid Right For You?

Listeners to the Car Pro Show call every single week wondering whether a hybrid makes sense for them. But not all hybrids are created equal, and not every driver benefits in the same way. Here's ... Read More

Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much pollution as gas cars, report finds

The difference in emissions between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and gas cars is merely 19 percent and not 75 percent as lab tests show, according to a report by a group of European ... Read More

Reasons To Buy A Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Over An EV You Shouldn't Overlook

With the growing shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), many drivers are considering their options for a more sustainable and efficient ride. While EVs offer lower running costs and zero emissions, ... Read More

New Study: Plug-In Hybrid EVs Nearly As Dirty As Gas Vehicles

A new Transport & Environment study found plug-in hybrids emit 135g CO?/km on average. The study found that this figure is just 19% lower than that of gasoline cars and nearly 5x higher than lab-test ... Read More

Toyota Bet Right On Hybrids. Its Timing On EVs May Pay Off Next

Of all the world's automakers, the largest one by sales volume has been the most reluctant to embrace fully electric vehicles. Sure, Toyota got into the electrification game early with the Prius, and ... Read More

Toyota Says You’ve Been Misled—Most “Hybrids” Aren’t Really Hybrids

Toyota says it’s time to stop calling mild-hybrids the real thing, arguing that 48-volt systems don’t deserve the hybrid badge and only mislead customers. Toyota says the word hybrid is being thrown ... Read More