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Hybrids & EVs

Do Electric Cars Produce a lot of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)?

As you tap your fingers on the steering wheel of your electric car, you look around at all the other vehicles shuffling side-by-side in the city traffic you slowly navigate. A discussion on the radio is alluding to the potential carbon emissions of electric vehicles and suddenly you are listening in rapt attention. A heated …
by Jordan Almond
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Hybrids & EVs

Not All Hybrid Powertrains are Created Equal

From luxury cars to consumer cars, hybrid powertrains have been one of the most popular types of engine platforms to use among manufacturers in an effort to make cars more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. But what is a hybrid powertrain and how do they work? There are actually a few different hybrid systems used in cars …
by Joe Santos
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Hybrids & EVs

When Was the First Hybrid Car Built?

It might seem like the hybrid car was created just a couple of decades ago with the invention of the Toyota Prius. However, the hybrid car actually dates back to over a century ago and has had a spotty history ever since. Let’s take a look at the history of hybrid cars and find out …
by Joe Santos
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Trucks & SUVs

How Capable Is The RAV4 Hybrid?

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is out on the frontlines to compete with similar options such as the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid, but what can it do? Does it live up to its SUV name?  How Capable Is The RAV4 Hybrid  First of all, if you’re interested in the 2020 RAV4 Hybrid, you …
by Allison Barfield
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Hybrids & EVs

Fuel-Saver Flashback: First-Generation Honda Insight

Some may call the first-generation Honda Insight “the first hybrid,” while others still think it’s the Prius. Truth be told, the original Honda Insight debuted before the first Prius and achieved some pretty good success during its production cycle, it just wasn’t as well-known. Let’s take a look back at the first-generation Honda Insight and …
by Joe Santos
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Hybrids & EVs

Vegans Rejoice! How the 2021 Polestar 2 Is the Ultimate Vegan Ride

The Volvo Car Group is unveiling the 2021 Polestar 2 electric vehicle, and eco-conscious consumers around the world will be thrilled with what they have done with the interior of this automobile. Going head to head with Tesla Motors, the Polestar 2 promises to be the ultimate vegan ride. Major car manufacturers offering animal-free interior …
by Rita DeMichiel
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Hybrids & EVs

Is the Tesla Model Y Having Paint Issues?

The new Tesla Model Y isn’t flashy, but it’s exactly what many consumers have been asking for. It’s larger than the Model 3 but more practical and less expensive than the Model X. However, as is often the case with new first-year cars, the first Model Ys have reportedly been delivered with defects. And unfortunately, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Fuel-Saver Flashback: Second-Generation Honda Insight

Upon first glance, you might look at the 2010-2014 Honda Insight and think that Honda was copying the Toyota Prius to a T. In some ways, you would be correct. But a closer look reveals that Honda had a method their madness in creating this iteration of their fuel-saver passenger hauler. Let’s take a look …
by Joe Santos
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Most Sustainable Cars: Mercedes-Benz GLC Hybrid

The Mercedes Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC is a versatile hybrid that incorporates style, luxury, and expanded electric range. The hybrid version of the 2020-GLC Class was officially revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show last fall. The refreshed 350e GLC is just Mercedes’ third generation of hybrid-plugin vehicles. The most notable upgrade to the 2020 rendition of this …
by Leigh Fields
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Hybrids & EVs

More VW ID.3 Software Problems Labelled “Dire” By Media

German media is reporting that Volkswagen is experiencing serious software issues with its ID.3 EV hatchback. This is the first of what will be numerous EVs VW will debut in the next few years. The ID.3 was supposed to start production this summer but news of serious problems from the development of the software being …
by Thom Taylor
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Hybrids & EVs

Are Detroit Manufacturers Just Kidding About EV Commitment?

Everything we hear from Ford, GM, and Fiat Chrysler, has to do with EVs. But now it seems like the Detroit 3 were just kidding. Or something. Product plans reveal that for all of the hand wringing and electrification pronouncements, that through 2026 GM and Ford plan on cranking out big-gun trucks. And EVs? Not …
by Thom Taylor
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Hybrids & EVs

2020 Most Sustainable Cars: Tesla Model 3

Whether you like the company or not, Tesla has revolutionized the electric-car industry. And its Model 3 is a more affordable way to obtain your own version of a Tesla electric car. What makes Tesla the leading company in the electric-car market is that Tesla vehicles were always intended to be electric. Tesla didn’t have …
by Leigh Fields
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Trucks & SUVs

Is The Audi E-Tron Worth Its Outrageous Price?

Audi decided to get in the electric vehicle game with the sporty Audi e-tron. This electric SUV was built to compete with luxury models such as the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla X; however, is it worth the price? If you wait a little longer, you can save with electric Jeep models later this year. So, …
by Allison Barfield
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Hybrids & EVs

Was the Tesla Model Y Worth the Wait?

Tesla’s awaited crossover, the Model Y, is officially out. And, like the larger, more-expensive Model X, it competes not just with other EVs, but gasoline-powered crossovers, too. Can the Tesla Model Y back up its promises? Doug Demuro attempted to find out. Tesla Model Y specs As with the Tesla’s own Cybertruck, as well as …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Hybrids & EVs

Morgan Just Killed Its EV3-Vanderhall Has An Alternative

Morgan just killed its electric 3-wheeler before it even began production. Always a question mark as to what the business case was for such a thing it’s still worth one final look. And, if you’re into this kind of vehicle there is an alternative we can show you in a bit. There has been no …
by Thom Taylor
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Hybrids & EVs

There’s a C8 Corvette Hybrid In the Works

Although C8 Chevy Corvette production has been put on pause due to Corvid-19, the newly mid-engine sports car has already made plenty of positive impressions. The interior is truly luxurious, and the C8 Corvette is quick enough to keep up with the likes of the Porsche 911. However, recently mules have spotted that suggest an …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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