Volkswagen’s boss gave a detailed sketch on how the automaker plans to transform and focus more on the production of electric cars. It also plans to shift its focus to provision of services such as vehicle-sharing as it aims at getting past the recent scandal on emission tests cheating. Matthias Mueller said during a recent […]
Hybrid Discounts for Toyota Avalon
Hybrid car sales appear to have stalled at a constant rate, with the prices of gas remaining fairly reasonable. This has necessitated automakers to provide more incentives on their different hybrid car models. Among the favorite hybrid car models is Toyota’s Avalon. This large sedan with 40 mpg was launched three years ago and in […]
The Five Leading Hybrid and Electric Cars
Hybrid and electric cars are among the best cars that drivers need to take a look at when deciding on a car to buy, given their impressive mileage and fuel-efficiency. One of the best electric cars is the BMW i3, which has been said to be a game-changer model. The BMW i3 is not only […]
All-Electric versus Plug-in Hybrid Cars
The first primary plug-in electric car manufacturer entered the Unites States market half a decade ago. It is quite unclear whether a pure electric car or a plug-in hybrid car would be more sensible. Answering such a question can be likened to aiming at a moving target, as technology and market products are ever evolving. […]
Electric Cars Becoming More Popular
It is clearly evident that the future is geared towards electric cars. It seems fuel powered engines are gradually being phased out. The big question is whether now this is the right time to adopt the electric car systems fully. The certainty of hybrid and electric cars gaining popularity in the future is being proven […]
A Review of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The hybrid range of Toyota can be likened to a bird variety because there is a particular one that is seen everywhere. The common hybrid in question is the Prius, which for some reason makes the less common ones more interesting. The RAV4 is an exciting hybrid crossover, which has a sporty relative, the C-HR […]
A 40% Thermal Efficiency Engine for the 2016 Toyota Prius
According to Toyota, its 2016 Prius engine that delivers up to 40% thermal efficiency will be the most efficient yet. The automaker made this announcement during the Annual Spring Congress for Japan’s Society of Automotive Engineers that was held last week, while giving additional details concerning the engine. The company said that improvement of the […]
The New BMW’s 740e xDrive Utilizes i-Series Resources
BMW has introduced a plug-in hybrid model to fall into the 7 series category. The series in question is known for adopting a body structure initially designed for i-Series car models. This new 740e xDrive has a performance driven by the drive system of a plug-in hybrid. Its engine capacity is four cylinder coupled with […]
The Key Merits of the Chevy Bolt over Tesla’s Model 3
The recent era has been flooded with electric cars, with the second-generation versions selling for a fair price and having outstanding performance. First up, there is the 2017’s Chevrolet Bolt, which has been projected to have a range exceeding 200 miles with a sticker price of approximately $37,500 before incentives. A comparable car with the […]
Do Hybrid Car Drivers Really Save Money?
Hybrid cars are those that utilize two motor types, an internal combustion and an electric motor. An internal combustion motor uses a combination on fuel and air to give driving force. An overview of different green cars shows that a petrol/electric car is one that utilizes a petrol engine and an electric motor, which is […]