$99 million investment for production of an engine for Hybrid vehicles
Investment by Stellantis for a new four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Read more: https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/08/20220803-stellantis.html
Most fuel efficient Hybrid cars, minivans, and SUVs
Consumer Reports recently released its 2022 list of the top 17 fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. The Honda Insight, with a fuel efficiency of 54 mpg combined, was number one across all vehicle categories. For midsized cars, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord were ranked at the top with an overall fuel efficiency of 42 mpg. The RAV4 took the top spot…
2023 Toyota Venza Review
A luxurious alternative for customers who fancy the RAV4, the 2023 Toyota Venza sports a sleek, Lexus-like exterior and an updated interior with a large infotainment screen. The crossover, however, does sacrifice the interior space and is a bit heavier than the RAV4. The 2023 Venza still offers a smooth, fuel-efficient ride.Read more
2023 Toyota Sequoia with revamped powertain
Now standard for the 2023 Sequoia is Toyota’s hybrid powertrain, the iForceMax, composed of a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine and electric motor. The hybrid powertrain improves the SUV’s fuel efficiency to 20/22 mpg from a previous 14/15 mpg. The interior remains spacious though much of the finishes are plastic. Read more
2023 Corolla Cross SUV to include a hybrid model
The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid is coming to the U.S. later this year and will be available in five trims, including three new sporty (S, SE, and XSE) ones. The crossover will have an estimated fuel efficiency of 37 mpg and a combined output of 194 hp. Read more
Three value Hybrid SUVs under $35,000
As gas prices rise, customers buying a new vehicle can look to these three hybrid SUVs to provide the best value for their money. Starting at $29,075, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 gets 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the most expensive at $31,610 and gets 40 mpg in the…
Ford to continue making hybrid vehicles
Ford CEO Jim Farley maintained that though the company is committed to an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2030 in Europe, it will continue to make and sell hybrid vehicles. Ford’s hybrid vehicles have continued to be a hit among customers. The company sold about 88,000 hybrids in 2021 in the U.S.; it has already sold 36,000 hybrids through the first…
New 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Following the heels of the release in March this year of the consumer-favored gasoline Outlander, the 2023 Outlander PHEV will go on sale in the latter half of 2022. The Outlander PHEV packs a twin-motor hybrid system and a bigger battery and gas tank. Mitsubishi will make the Outlander PHEV its flagship model and expects the SUV to be a…
Honda ZR-V Hybrid SUV coming to EU in 2023
The new Honda SUV, the ZR-V, will arrive in Europe in 2023. The ZR-V is a strictly hybrid vehicle utilizing an ‘e:HEV’ powertrain in which a combustion engine powers two electric motors. Pricing for the ZR-V will likely start around £30,000. Read more
2023 Sportage Hybrid first drive
The 2023 Sportage Hybrid is arguably the best in the Sportage lineup. Starting at $36,000, $6,000 less than the plug-in hybrid, the 2023 Sportage Hybrid boasts top-in-class fuel efficiency of 42 mpg city and 227 horsepower. The SUV combines that amazing performance with an improved, spacious interior that features a 12-inch touchscreen and USB outlets on the back of the…