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 […]
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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