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Understanding Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Interest in hybrid electric vehicles is growing. Still, even though they’ve been with us for several decades now they are not fully understood. Here’s what we had to say about hybrids over a decade ago.

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The Game Changing Toyota Prius Prime

Electric by nature yet hybrid by design, the new Toyota Prius Prime is the electrified answer many drivers are seeking. Our long-term test aims to bear this out.

Inside Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive

Toyota debuted its groundbreaking Toyota Hybrid System 27 years ago, ultimately evolving in 2004 as the automaker’s Hybrid Synergy Drive. Here’s how it works.

Here’s How to Go Hybrid on a Budget

Gas-electric hybrids are growing in popularity as buyers seek a comfortable way to experience electrification. Here are 10 affordable hybrid models to consider.

Mustang Mach-E Rally on Track to Impress

You wouldn’t necessarily want to take your Mustang off-pavement since rugged roads are not its forte. Unless, of course, it’s the Mustang Mach-E Rally.

Daily Life with a Toyota RAV4

Not everybody is ready to go electric, so we’re doing a long-term test of an efficient gas powered Toyota RAV4. Wait…what? Did we really get 43 mpg on gas?

Ron Cogan behind the wheel

EVs are Not the Answer. They are a Choice.

The development of modern EVs has been accelerating for decades. They are important to our future but not to the exclusion of other fuels and technologies.

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Understanding Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Interest in hybrid electric vehicles is growing. Still, even though they’ve been with us for several decades now they are not fully understood. Here’s what we had to say about hybrids over a decade ago.

The Electric VW ID.7

VW continues to delight with sedan choices in a market that has largely abandoned cars in favor of SUVs. The new electric ID.7 is another great example.

Toyota's Hydrogen Development Milestone

Toyota has been working on hydrogen development for more than 30 years and is a strong proponent of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Is Our Electrified Future Coming Too Fast?

There’s good reason to question the regulatory tunnel vision at play as we move toward an electrified future. Do we have the means to power it?

Update: Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX

The Honda Prologue electric vehicle and its uplevel Acura ZDX stablemate will qualify for full $7,500 federal tax credit.

Italian Chic: Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo Tonale is stylish, electrified, and very efficient. It's also the 2024 Green SUV of the Year.

Kia Carnival: A New Hybrid Ride

The futuristic Kia Carnival multi-purpose vehicle returns for 2025 with next-gen tech, a refreshed look, and a new efficient hybrid powertrain.

Mazda CX-90: Tradition Meets Modern 

Mazda’s CX-90 is stylish, seats up to 8, and offers three powertrain options including an efficient turbocharged hybrid.

Behind the Wheel: Volvo S60 ReCharge T8

The Volvo S60 mid-size sedan is a refined plug-in hybrid that delivers improved environmental impact and style to go with it.

EV Service is Off to a Good Start

Electric vehicles are a game changer in many respects. But how will they affect the way service is traditionally delivered at dealerships?

Hybrid Flex-Fuel Vehicles Reduce C02

Cleaner than EVs, hybrid flex-fuel vehicles provide a realistic approach to achieving carbon reduction goals. Why are they being ignored?

Toyota’s Roomier Grand Highlander

Brand-new for 2024, Toyota’s Grand Highlander mid-size SUV delivers tons of space and a pair of hybrid options.

Polestar 4: Is this the Brand’s Rising Star?

The incoming Polestar 4 offers a unique EV ownership experience, placing the upcoming Porsche Macan EV squarely in its sights.

The Path to Zero Carbon with Renewable Propane

Renewable propane, also called rPropane, will allow commercial fleets and consumers to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the next 10 years.

Winners! The Best Green Cars of the Year

We are driving toward a ‘greener’ future and transportation is changing. Let’s celebrate the green cars that are leading the way.

Chevrolet Trax: The Affordable Crossover Option

Redesigned for 2024, the entry level Chevrolet Trax is positioned as an exciting and affordable option for prospective compact crossover buyers.

Fueling a Low-Net Carbon Future

Alternative fuels like hydrogen, propane, alcohol, compressed natural gas, and other drop-in fuels have an important role to play in lowering carbon emissions.

The 20 Year Journey of Plug-In Hybrids

Plug-in hybrids generated interest two decades ago as we faced the same energy, climate, and political issues as today. Here’s perspective from our archives.

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