Solar roof increases EV range of 2021 Sonata Hybrid’s
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has an optional solar roof that adds 2 miles daily to its electric-range. Over a lifespan of 20 years, this equates to an additional 14,600 EV miles. Read more
Toyota hybrid sales blow past expectations
In its 2nd quarter (10/2020-12/2020) of selling the RAV4 Prime in the U.S., Toyota delivered 2,240 units of the vehicle, more than doubling the 960 units delivered in its 1st quarter of sales. The RAV4 Prime, the plug-in version of the RAV4 Hybrid, is not the only hot vehicle in Toyota’s lineup. The RAV4 Hybrid and the Highlander Hybrid deliveries…
2021 Sienna Hybrid wins Family Green Car of the Year award
The 2021 Sienna Hybrid took home Green Car Journal’s award of Family Green Car of the Year. The all-wheel-drive minivan boasts a fuel economy of 36 mpg and fuel savings of $14,000 over a lifetime ownership. Read more
Prius durability explained
A new piece from Torque News argues that the reason the Toyota Prius is so popular is its durability. Peter Neilson writes, “The question is, what makes the Toyota Prius such an attractive vehicle? This one word describes it: durability.” The Prius employs a specially forged engine, transmission and traction battery alongside Toyota’s hybrid system, which all contribute to the…
Plug-in hybrids lead the market
Though electric vehicles have received significantly more press in recent years, plug-in hybrids still lead their full electric competitors when affordability is taken into account, according to a new report from John Goreham at Torque News. As Goreham points out, Tesla’s full electric vehicles have the highest share of the market, but the vehicles are beyond the reach of the…
Why Subaru’s first hybrid will be a resounding success
As Subaru prepares to introduce its first hybrid in December, Dennis Flierl with Torque News says the 2014 Subaru XV Crossteck Hybrid is sure to be a success. He says the automaker is attracting first-time Subaru buyers at an astounding rate, including millennials who are drawn to the sporty Crosstrek SUV and are attracted to the low starting price of…