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2019 Audi A8 to offer plug-in hybrid version; 48-volt mild hybrid on all models2019 Audi A8 to offer plug-in hybrid version; 48-volt mild hybrid on all models

Sean Szymkowski

Audi may have taken an evolutionary approach to the design of the newest, largest luxury sedan, but it is positioning the car as a technical force to be reckoned with. The 2019 Audi A8 ushers in...

Why two-motor hybrid systems are better than those with just oneWhy two-motor hybrid systems are better than those with just one

John Voelcker

Six years ago, we wrote that a number of single-motor hybrid systems were about to enter the market. They represented a new approach to a technology pioneered in 1997, when the first-generation Toyota Prius was launched...

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan recalled for faulty diode (updated)2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan recalled for faulty diode (updated)

John Voelcker

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is, for the moment, a unique vehicle. It’s the sole plug-in hybrid minivan for sale anywhere in North America, and its combination of seven seats and 33 miles of EPA-rated electric...

Electric-car noise rules to be canceled under Trump deregulation plan?Electric-car noise rules to be canceled under Trump deregulation plan?

John Voelcker

Modern electric cars have been on U.S. roads for seven years or so, and owners love their smooth, quiet, close to noise-free operation. That silence has been a bone of contention for even longer, however, since...

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid first drive2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid first drive

John Voelcker

The 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient version of all-new range of Toyota’s popular mid-size sedan, its best-selling vehicle in the U.S. until very recently. The new Camry Hybrid is based on some of...

How to drive Ford C-Max Hybrid for best gas mileage? Owner video explainsHow to drive Ford C-Max Hybrid for best gas mileage? Owner video explains

Sean Szymkowski

Purchasing a hybrid vehicle makes for a slightly different ownership experience than a traditional gasoline-only car. There are always a few tips and tricks for owners to return the best mileage and range from electrified vehicles,...

Nissan Gripz Concept uses Note e-Power series-hybrid systemNissan Gripz Concept uses Note e-Power series-hybrid system

John Voelcker

The series-hybrid powertrain, in which motive power is provided exclusively by one or more electric motors that run on electricity produced by a combustion engine, has been popular in trains and boats for many decades. In...

2017 Ford Fusion Energi: low electric range, no public charging frustrating2017 Ford Fusion Energi: low electric range, no public charging frustrating

Brandon Turkus

Electric-car charging infrastructure in the United States is getting better, but still has a very long way to go. While anyone that’s given even a passing glance to plug-in vehicles would likely tell you the same...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for June 2017Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for June 2017

Sean Szymkowski

Now that we’re into a new month, it’s time to check out the best deals on green cars—this time for the month of June. As always, Cars Direct has compiled its monthly list of the most...

2018 Buick LaCrosse gets eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain2018 Buick LaCrosse gets eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

When the 2017 Buick LaCrosse made its debut at the 2015 Los Angeles auto show, the eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain offered in the previous-generation model was noticeably absent. Buick has rectified the issue for the 2018 model...

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2019 Audi A8 to offer plug-in hybrid version; 48-volt mild hybrid on all models2019 Audi A8 to offer plug-in hybrid version; 48-volt mild hybrid on all models

Why two-motor hybrid systems are better than those with just oneWhy two-motor hybrid systems are better than those with just one

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan recalled for faulty diode (updated)2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan recalled for faulty diode (updated)

Electric-car noise rules to be canceled under Trump deregulation plan?Electric-car noise rules to be canceled under Trump deregulation plan?

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid first drive2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid first drive

How to drive Ford C-Max Hybrid for best gas mileage? Owner video explainsHow to drive Ford C-Max Hybrid for best gas mileage? Owner video explains

Nissan Gripz Concept uses Note e-Power series-hybrid systemNissan Gripz Concept uses Note e-Power series-hybrid system

2017 Ford Fusion Energi: low electric range, no public charging frustrating2017 Ford Fusion Energi: low electric range, no public charging frustrating

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for June 2017Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for June 2017

2018 Buick LaCrosse gets eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain2018 Buick LaCrosse gets eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain

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