Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Going into Development by 2025
Hans Schep, Ford Motor Company’s general manager of commercial vehicles in Europe, has confirmed what we’ve long suspected. A plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger is heading into production in the near future. Going Green, Driving Lean: Mustang Mach-E is a ferocious performer with a 300-mile max range Automotive News Europe published an interview with […]
2021 Audi A7 PHEV Named “Best Luxury Plug-In Hybrid”
While the Audi A7 has been in production since 2010, it wasn’t until the 2021 model year that this attractive luxury sedan became available as a plug-in hybrid. Not long after its debut, the A7 was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ designation. Now the PHEV is being recognized for its powertrain, having been named the […]
Hyundai Ioniq Wins U.S. News Awards for Best Hybrid Car, Best Plug-In Hybrid
U.S. News editors examined the Hyundai Ioniq lineup and liked what they saw, awarding the Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid as the best vehicles in their segments for 2021. Reasons to Buy Hyundai: Choose from a lineup of high-quality, high-value, and high-tech vehicles The 2021 Ioniq Hybrid won recognition as the magazine’s Best Hybrid […]
Hyundai Reveals 2022 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Details
With the addition of a plug-in hybrid model for 2022, the Hyundai Tucson lineup is about to get bigger and more diverse than ever before. A Stunningly Redesigned SUV: Take a closer look at the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Joining other new options like the sporty Tucson N Line and the regular Tucson hybrid, the Tucson […]
Ford Spain Offers Free PlayStation 5 with Explorer Plug-in Hybrid
You’ve got to hand it to the Ford Motor Company for coming up with a really smart sales promo for its Explorer Plug-in Hybrid. Any customer who purchases a Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid in Spain will also get a free PlayStation 5. Take that, scalpers. No Scalping Needed: The Ford Bronco is coming, and you […]
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Keeps It 100 (MPGe) with Best-in-Class Fuel Economy
The all-new 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid will hit showrooms this summer as the most efficient vehicle in its segment. Ford announced this week that the SUV will achieve an EPA-estimated 100 MPGe as well as an impressive 37 miles of fully electric range. Another Exhilarating Electric Vehicle: 2021 Mustang Mach-E masterfully balances long EV […]
Next-Gen Ford Ranger Getting Plug-In Hybrid: Report
We may have only just gotten the Ranger back, but Ford is still hard at work in development on its eventual successor. In an interesting twist, the next-gen Ford Ranger is set to arrive in Australia for the 2022 model year and should be bringing with it an all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain. Speaking of Efficient […]
Ford Makes Kuga Plug-In Hybrid Quieter with ‘Whisper Strategy’
Ford Motor Company has a “whisper strategy” when it comes to making its vehicles quieter, and it does not involve the Ying Yang Twins in any form or fashion. Applying that strategy to the all-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, Ford made a vehicle that’s significantly quieter than cars made within the last 60 years. Coming Soon […]
Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under $40,000. Editors at Kelley Blue Book appreciated the SUV’s incredible value, powertrain warranty, and family-friendly amenities. Finding the Right Vehicle for your Family: Mitsubishi crossovers to choose from The PHEV system The Outlander […]
2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Has 47-Mile Electric Range
The 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is now available at dealerships across the United States with a starting MSRP of $33,400 and an all-electric driving range of 47 miles. Under the hood is a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine that can be used as either a direct power source or as a generator for the electric […]
Jeep Debuts Three Plug-in Hybrid Options, New Connectivity Tech at CES 2020
Jeep is combining its legendary capability know-how with advanced eco-friendly technologies in three new plug-in hybrid options of the Jeep Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade. Revealed at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the three plug-in hybrid vehicles will be distinct in the lineup thanks to the “Jeep 4xe” badge. The three plug-in hybrid vehicles represent the […]
Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award
Accenting the brand’s phenomenal run over the last few months, the 2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid recently earned the Mid-Size Luxury of Texas award.
2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Gets 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
The new 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid isn’t just one of the most dynamic and efficient seven-seat SUVs on offer in Europe. With the news that it earns a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating in crash testing, the new Explorer PHEV is also among the safest options in the segment. This makes the Explorer Plug-In […]
Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Trial Moves to Cologne
Ford Motor Company is extending testing for its new Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid to the city of Cologne, Germany, furthering its efforts to demonstrate the viability of zero-emissions driving in real-world cases. Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid trial testing now spans Cologne, London, and Valencia, Spain. Ford is also leveraging the trials to determine what […]
Mazda Plans Roll Out an EV by 2020, Plug-In Hybrid by 2022
According to a new interview with Mazda president and CEO Akira Marumoto, the Japanese automaker intends to lower its vehicle emissions in Europe by introducing its first EV in 2020, with a plug-in hybrid following in 2022. Here’s a look at the timeline for these new vehicles — and what Marumoto has planned for the […]
2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Revealed for Europe
Ford revealed at its Go Further event in Amsterdam this month that Europe will get a plug-in hybrid version of the all-new Ford Explorer. The 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid, available in ST-Line and Platinum trim levels, will pair the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with an electric motor to generate 444 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of […]
Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid Targets 31-Mile All-Electric Range
Vans are big, big business for Ford in Europe, and so the application and proliferation of electrification in its commercial vehicles is not unexpected. To cement itself as the outright leader on the front of fusing CV versatility with eco-friendly innovation, Ford revealed its new Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid in Amsterdam its Go Further event […]
Ford Transit Connect Plug-In Hybrid Trial Expands to Cologne
Ford is expanding its trial of the Transit Connect Plug-In Hybrid to a third city in the spring of 2019. Ford announced this week that the City of Cologne will join London and Valencia in testing out the fleet capabilities of the Transit Connect PHEV when a fleet of 10 vans are provided to public […]