The all-to-common problem with plug-in hybrids is the cost of the technology means it’s fitted to large vehicles with usage that often doesn’t suit short EV ranges and the thirsty petrol engines
The UK has become Europe’s largest market for plug-in hybrids, with over a quarter of the region’s rapidly-growing volumes sold here during the three quarters of 2016.
MINI will launch its first plug-in hybrid next year, adding the drivetrain from the BMW 225xe Active Tourer to the new, larger Countryman crossover from June.
Take-up of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles is being held back by a lack of understanding of the technology and how it can best be used, according to Arval.
Having shown what it’s capable of with the futuristic i3 and i8, the iPerformance line-up is where BMW’s plug-in technology competes for the mainstream. Particularly the plug-in hybrid 330e, which combines the
Component manufacturer GKN Driveline has developed a lightweight, all-in-one electric rear axle for plug-in hybrids, due to debut in 2019 in a European carmaker’s product line-up and sold globally.
The new BMW 5 Series will be available as a plug-in hybrid from next March, offering CO2 emissions of 49g/km.
The all-new Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid will get its UK debut at the MPG Marathon next week, months before its on-sale date next spring.
Increasingly segmented and technology-driven, the humble half-hour dealer test drive has become an inadequate way to get familiar with the latest cars. Like most plug-in hybrids, the Passat GTE certainly warrants more
The new Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid will debut at the Paris Motor Show this month, featuring a 456bhp four-wheel drive setup with CO2 emissions of 56g/km.
Kia sees a much bigger role for the Optima in its European fleet presence and, while it’s the estate that’s likely to be the volume model, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid has
BMW has unveiled a 39g/km plug-in hybrid X1 which uses a drivetrain derived from the i8 supercar.
The UK Government urgently needs to do more to support the ultra-low emission vehicle sector if it is to meet air quality and climate change targets, according to a new report.
Kia has launched its Optima PHEV, marked as the brand’s first plug-in hybrid.
Electric vehicle charge point supplier Evolt has appointed Stephen Rennie, a foremost specialist in low carbon and sustainable transport, as business development manager – Scotland.
Volvo might have more experience with different hybrid types than any other manufacturer, having offered both diesel and petrol hybrids for some time. The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Hybrid is not the
Alternative Fuel Vehicles are still struggling against mainstream petrol and diesel models. Dave Moss looks at why sales are slow.