With incentives and subsidies diminishing, the near future of pure-electric vehicles is in question. But a winner—the hybrid gasoline-electric—has emerged.

Hybrids promise to deliver the convenience of a gas-powered engine with many of the benefits of an electric vehicle. There are several ways to build a hybrid powertrain, some use the electric motor to ...

With the growing popularity of eco-friendly vehicles, many consumers find themselves confused by the different types of hybrid cars available on the market. PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) ...

Which car brand makes the best hybrids?

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Repeated exposure to extreme heat reduces hybrid battery life. Frequent Level 3 DC fast charging shortens the life expectancy of a plug-in hybrid battery. Habitual charging to 100% affects a plug-in ...

The Rogue remains Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in the United States, with the company moving 217,896 units last year. That is a respectable number, but the crossover has been missing one feature that ...

Electric vehicles have become the poster child for sustainable transportation, but understanding their true environmental impact requires a full lifecycle perspective. While EVs eliminate tailpipe ...

Plug-in hybrid owners rarely actually plug in their vehicles, practically negating the climate advantages of the technology.

Electric cars are becoming more and more popular – with sales up 23.9 per cent last year – as buyers reap the cost, environmental and driving benefits of buying an EV. Running costs are swaying it for ...