EU Killing Plug-in Hybrids, But Sales Will Accelerate In China. “Luxury sports cars use PHEV technology to boost performance rather than for CO2 credentials” Plug-in hybrids seemed the perfect bridge between traditional vehicles and electric ones. Their days are numbered in Europe because of uncompromising government regulation, but the Chinese have other ideas. European Union […]
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Peugeot 408 GT Hybrid 225e review
Peugeot 408 GT Hybrid 225e review. *** out of five. For – stylish, well-equipped, handles and rides well. Against – poor battery range. £48,025 Competition – Mercedes GLA, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Hyundai Santa FE, Toyota RAV4, Cupra Formentor, Range Rover Evoque, Suzuki Across “On a roll through the Sussex countryside the regenerative braking showed […]
Will EU Concede On 2035, And Let Hybrids Like Nissan’s Take The Strain?
Will EU Concede On 2035, And Let Hybrids Like Nissan’s Take The Strain? “If by 2028 BEVs were way off course, if battery prices were not much lower and infrastructure insufficient, a graceful backdown might be needed. If China intrusion was setting off panic there could still be a climb down by not banning ICE […]
Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 Tekna Hybrid Review
Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 Tekna Hybrid Review. For – handsome, competent, high quality, well equipped, impressive technology. Against – economy lags. **** Price – £38,885 Competition – Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, SEAT Ateca, Peugeot 3008, VW Tiguan, Toyota RAV4, Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq “The fact this SUV doesn’t have all-wheel drive marks it down for […]
European Ambivalence Undermines Impressive Plug-in Hybrid Case
European Ambivalence Undermines Impressive Plug-in Hybrid Case. “The PHEV issue is another example of how bad politics can ruin an industry” The plug-in hybrid seems the perfect answer to the electric car dilemma; battery power for all your local needs and a traditional motor for long distances. European politicians though don’t like the idea and […]
As Electric Basics Come Under Pressure, Hybrid Qualities Demand Recognition
As Electric Basics Come Under Pressure, Hybrid Qualities Demand Recognition. “There are big practicalities in the way of net zero by 2035. It’s not going to happen and I don’t believe manufacturers are planning to go fully electric worldwide” Just as the corporate scramble to embrace electric cars hits high gear, many of the basic […]
Vauxhall Grandland GS Line Plug-In Hybrid-E 1.6 Turbo review
Vauxhall Grandland GS Line Plug-In Hybrid-E 1.6 Turbo review. For – great looks, decent quality, well equipped, good all-rounder. Against – battery capacity exaggerated* Competition – Jeep Renegade, Ford Kuga, Peugeot 3008, Renault Captur, Mini Countryman, Suzuki Across, MG HS, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen C5 Aircross, DS 7 **** £33,820 The bad […]
Auto Industry Commits To All-Electric, But Hybrids Make Powerful Interim Case
Auto Industry Commits To All-Electric, But Hybrids Make Powerful Interim Case. “not possible. We can’t dictate here what green fanatics devise in the European Parliament,” As politicians declare their love for clean, pure electric cars and fall over themselves to be the first to ban the sale of allegedly dirty, climate threatening new fossil-fuel powered […]
Plug-In Hybrids Win By Eliminating Range Anxiety, But Hurdles Build
Plug-In Hybrids Win By Eliminating Range Anxiety, But Hurdles Build. “PHEVs are wolves-in-sheep’s clothing. They seem environmentally friendly, but false claims of lower emissions are a ploy to carry on making SUVs and ICE engines” Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are slugging it out with pure battery cars and SUVs to lead the great electric […]
Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium 1.0 Ecoboost PHEV review
Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium 1.0 Ecoboost PHEV review. For – terrific people carrier, innovative use of PHEV and geo-fencing, easy to drive. Against – often under-powered, too expensive, bigger battery required. Rating – *** out of 5. Price £65,469.00 The Ford Tourneo Custom is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and is an MPV based on […]