Automotive peacocking at its finest. If a car has performance figures worth bragging about, nine times out of 10 you can tell from miles away. Flared arches, massive hood scoops, cavernous cooling vents and, of course, an overzealous rear wing — all billboards announcing spec-sheet prowess to the world. But, if you’re one of those […]
Sooner or later, most battery-electric car owners will want a 240-volt Level 2 charging station that can recharge the car as much as four times faster. Electric cars all come with a 120-volt charging cable that can charge the battery from a household socket if there are no other options. Owners of plug-in hybrids with […]
Many efficiency-focused gasoline cars and some hybrids have achieved stellar window-sticker fuel-economy ratings, only to fall short in the real world. Diesel cars may keep a lower profile than hybrids or battery-electrics, but they’re a good option for drivers looking to reliably save fuel. Diesels generally don’t have that problem. In fact, they’ve been known […]
The 2015 model year follows a big 2014 for the electric motorcycle industry. Zero made significant upgrades to its entire lineup, the Harley-Davidson Livewire concept was unveiled and toured around the country, and Brammo updated its flagship Empulse. Some of the higher-end bikes–among them the Energica Ego, Lightning LS 218, Lito Sora, and Agility Saietta–have […]
Even if leasing isn’t for you, or you don’t have the stellar credit required to get some of those deals, prices are plummeting on used electric vehicles—and that makes it a buyers’ market, especially for some of the more popular EVs like the Nissan Leaf. Think electric-car ownership is priced out of your league? It’s […]
With a starting price of $20,635 (including a mandatory $825 delivery charge), Toyota’s hybrid subcompact is relatively affordable, yet offers combined economy of 50 mpg. The 2015 Toyota Prius C is evidence that the options have expanded. It’s also capable of 50 mpg combined (53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway), according to official EPA ratings, […]
A new small Nissan isn’t normally the cause for fanfares and celebration, but the Leaf is one of the most significant cars of recent years–as it’s a competitive, usable electric car. Back in December 2010, an unassuming compact hatchback hit the Japanese and American markets. Whether you love or hate the Leaf, it’s playing a […]
And just as new hybrid cars vary in efficiency, driving quality, and sales volume, some used hybrids may be a more conservative bet than others Some used cars are better bets than others.. A used Toyota Prius is by far the most familiar and most numerous hybrid, with more than 7 million sold globally over […]
The Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car scores higher on owner satisfaction than any other vehicle GM has sold since it began surveying its buyers. It has attracted new buyers who’d never otherwise haveconsidered a Chevy. And GM data reveals that 80 percent of all Volt trips, and two-third of all Volt miles, are covered on […]
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