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Sales of 'green' cars remain low; is it a problem of fear?Sales of 'green' cars remain low; is it a problem of fear?

Stephen Edelstein

Despite a proliferation of new models and continuing pressure from stricter emissions standards, sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric cars so far remain low. Even successful models can only muster a fraction of the sales...

Toyota changes course, offers to share hybrid technology with rivalsToyota changes course, offers to share hybrid technology with rivals

John Voelcker

Over the past six months, Toyota has made some remarkable decisions about its present and future car technologies. After years of staunch opposition to battery-electric vehicles, it committed to launching one by 2020. Now, the company...

XL Hybrids gets big order for pickup truck plug-in hybrid 'upfit'XL Hybrids gets big order for pickup truck plug-in hybrid 'upfit'

Stephen Edelstein

Improving fuel efficiency doesn’t always require creating a new vehicle. XL Hybrids markets modifications that allows fleet buyers to “upfit” their vehicles into hybrids. So far, the company’s efforts have focused on hybrid powertrains for vans,...

2018 BMW 530e 'iPerformance' plug-in hybrid sedan for U.S. unveiled2018 BMW 530e 'iPerformance' plug-in hybrid sedan for U.S. unveiled

Stephen Edelstein

The latest model in BMW’s expanding lineup of plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. is a version of its new 5-Series sedan, with a plug. Called the 530e iPerformance, it joins plug-in hybrid versions of the...

Which green-car technology will matter least in 2025? Poll resultsWhich green-car technology will matter least in 2025? Poll results

John Voelcker

There’s no single silver bullet that will reduce the energy consumption and emissions from the 80 million new road vehicles sold globally each year. Instead, thousands of individual efforts to improve the efficiency of powertrains, reduce...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for December 2016Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for December 2016

Stephen Edelstein

As 2016 winds down, we have one last round of deals on green cars for the year. We also have the very first deals on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car and 2017 Toyota Prius...

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan: 33 miles of range, 84 MPGe EPA ratings2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan: 33 miles of range, 84 MPGe EPA ratings

Stephen Edelstein

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a somewhat deceptive—or perhaps incomplete—name. It is in fact a plug-in hybrid, making it the first minivan equipped with that type of powertrain to go into production. It is also...

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid: 30 miles of electric range, $76,000 base price2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid: 30 miles of electric range, $76,000 base price

Stephen Edelstein

The 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid was first announced last year, but it won’t go on sale until early in 2017. As that launch date draws nearer, we’ve learned more important details about the plug-in hybrid...

Feds issue mandatory-noise rule for new electric, hybrid carsFeds issue mandatory-noise rule for new electric, hybrid cars

Stephen Edelstein

The U.S. government finally issued its long-debated rules for noise-making devices in so-called “quiet cars.” They require all new hybrid and plug-in electric cars to emit noises that alert pedestrians to their presence. Because these cars...

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: first drive of plug-in hybrid minivan2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: first drive of plug-in hybrid minivan

John Voelcker

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid wraps a number of firsts into one innovative package. The Pacifica minivan, launched this year, has received positive reviews for its combination of stylish design, comfortable interior, easy-to-use infotainment, and capacious...

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Sales of 'green' cars remain low; is it a problem of fear?Sales of 'green' cars remain low; is it a problem of fear?

Toyota changes course, offers to share hybrid technology with rivalsToyota changes course, offers to share hybrid technology with rivals

XL Hybrids gets big order for pickup truck plug-in hybrid 'upfit'XL Hybrids gets big order for pickup truck plug-in hybrid 'upfit'

2018 BMW 530e 'iPerformance' plug-in hybrid sedan for U.S. unveiled2018 BMW 530e 'iPerformance' plug-in hybrid sedan for U.S. unveiled

Which green-car technology will matter least in 2025? Poll resultsWhich green-car technology will matter least in 2025? Poll results

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for December 2016Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for December 2016

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan: 33 miles of range, 84 MPGe EPA ratings2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan: 33 miles of range, 84 MPGe EPA ratings

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid: 30 miles of electric range, $76,000 base price2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid: 30 miles of electric range, $76,000 base price

Feds issue mandatory-noise rule for new electric, hybrid carsFeds issue mandatory-noise rule for new electric, hybrid cars

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: first drive of plug-in hybrid minivan2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: first drive of plug-in hybrid minivan

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