Category : Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)

There's a good reason why it looks so familiar. The Honda Z Runabout Vehicle has been on sale in Japan for close to a year and now the ZR-V has officially landed in Europe. What is it? Essentially, it's the HR-V sold in North America where the model is larger than the namesake vehicle offered on the Old Continent. In other words, the Euro-spec ZR-V fills a gap we didn't know existed between the HR-V and the CR-V. One can never have too many crossovers, right?

The large Chinese SUV has changed both outside and inside. And, perhaps, the range of modifications has been reduced.

The new crossover is offered with three power plants to choose from. Curiously, the cheapest version is better equipped than the next highest trim level.

The new six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission houses the electric motor. Last month, Stellantis announced Peugeot will introduce no fewer than five electric vehicles in Europe within the next two years. Two of them are going to be the E-3008 and E-5008 based on the next-generation models, but in the meantime, the current crossovers are being partially electrified. As announced during the same E-Lion Day in late January, the compact duo is receiving mild-hybrid tech to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of this year. Mercedes-Benz releases the starting price of a new addition to the S-Class family in the United States. Starting now, the German company offers the S-Class S 580e 4Matic plug-in hybrid for at least $123,700 with destination and delivery charges included. The electrified flagship joins the other two versions of the S-Class that are currently sold in America, the S 500 4Matic and S 580 4Matic.

It'll be a three-row version of the CX-60. Following the launch of the CX-60 last year in Europe and the recently unveiled CX-90 in the United States, Mazda will double down on its rear-wheel-drive SUV offerings later in 2023. We've already learned the CX-70 will be unveiled in the following months as a two-row version of the CX-90 in North America. In addition, the company's boss in Europe has now told Automotive News Europe the CX-80 is on track for a release late this year.

Inside, a 12.3-inch information screen and a 14.9-inch instrument display share a single bezel The refreshed 2024 BMW X5 and X6 boast slight changes to their exterior styling but comprehensive updates to their powertrains and technology. Both models make their public debuts at the Amelia Concours d’Elegance in March and go into production in April at the automaker's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The young Chinese company SWM Motors, which produces inexpensive crossovers and crossovers, launched its first hybrid model, the Big Tiger EDi.

The PHEV can do 53 miles without the rotary sipping any gasoline. Total range exceeds 373 miles. About a decade since production of the RX-8 ended with the Spirit R special edition, Mazda is officially bringing back the rotary engine at the 2023 Brussels Motor Show. Sadly, the confusingly called "MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV" is far from being a sports car and its rotary engine was not developed with performance in mind. Instead, it works as a range extender to make the crossover travel considerably farther than the regular electric version.

It can now travel for 40 miles without sipping any gasoline. Time flies considering seven years have passed since the F-Pace was originally unveiled. Despite its venerable age, Jaguar's first SUV doesn't look outdated. Although 2022 is not over yet, the stylish high-riding vehicle seems to be in a hurry to enter the 2024 model year, according to the press release issued today by the Tata Motors-owned automaker. The latest updates cover design, technology, and hardware as the P400e gets an upgraded battery.

This electrified sport sedan hits 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The 2023 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance arrives as the latest plug-in hybrid sport sedan from the German brand. The result is the most powerful S-Class ever available from the automaker.

The second-generation model will get a whole new look and a charging port. With the C-HR unveiled in 2016, Toyota showed the world it could think outside the box and release a daring design to contrast its conventionally styled vehicles. As previewed today by the Prologue concept, the second-generation model will once again adopt a striking appearance and a tri-color finish by combining silver and black with contrasting orange accents. The overall look takes cues from recent entries such as the Crown and Prius.

The Prius Prime plug-in sprints to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. After introducing the new Toyota Prius PHEV in Europe, the automaker is ready to highlight the US version. The 2023 Prius hybrid and 2023 Prius Prime plug-in look identical to their European counterpart inside and out, but we now have more information about the US model, including details about the all-wheel-drive version

Toyota confirms the "hybrid reborn" is indeed the new Prius. When Toyota released a few shadowy teaser images earlier this week, we noticed some of the body panels had decals with the "Hybrid Reborn" lettering. At that point, we assumed the new model we were looking at was the revamped Prius, and today, the Japanese automaker confirms our suspicions. In a new official preview, we get to learn the electrified model in question is indeed the fifth-generation Prius – the quintessential hybrid.

An image of innovation. Toyota Crown is a distinctly crafted sedan unlike anything you've seen before.

The luxury compact minivan gets a nip and tuck. In a sea of crossovers and SUVs of all sizes, the minivan is largely seen as a rare oddity. Nevertheless, Mercedes is sticking by its B-Class by giving the compact family hauler a mild update for 2023. These tweaks are meant to keep the third-generation model fresh as it battles the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. In keeping with the A-Class facelift also introduced today, the changes are not immediately noticeable.

Haval confirms its second hybrid-electric vehicle destined for our shores, following the H6 earlier this year. Hybrid Jolion confirmed for Australia. Starts from $40,990 drive-away. Powered by same 1.5L hybrid engine in H6 Hybrid. The 2023 Haval Jolion Hybrid variant has been confirmed for an Australian launch, with pricing set to start from $40,990 when it arrives in September.

Momentum behind electric vehicle development is at an all-time high, with strong consumer interest prompting OEMs large and small to transition their vehicles to electric propulsion. But with the buzz comes a lot of confusion.

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine. The extra power provided by the electric motor can potentially allow for a smaller engine. The battery can also power auxiliary loads and reduce engine idling when stopped. Together, these features result in better fuel economy without sacrificing performance. Learn more about hybrid electric vehicles.

The PHEV version will do 62 miles (100 kilometers) without sipping any gasoline. Cupra held its Unstoppable Impulse event this week during which it previewed a multitude of models as it aims to hit annual sales of 500,000 vehicles. It’s a bold objective when you factor in the Spanish automaker has so far delivered a total of nearly 200,000 units since its inception in 2018. One of the new models coming from SEAT’s sub-brand will be the Terramar, named after a coastal town near Barcelona