The automotive industry has seen a significant shift towards hybrid vehicles, blending traditional combustion engines with ...

Innovative cars that run in part on electricity have been around for more than 100 years, but hybrid cars didn’t become a mass-market phenomenon until 2000, when Toyota released the Prius. Now, ...

As history goes, the first-ever automobile was built in 1769 and was steam-powered. However, the modern vehicle that we’ve come to know was developed by Karl Benz more than a century later in 1885.

A range-extended electric vehicle pairs an electric motor with a gasoline engine/generator, which recharges the battery as you drive. An REEV powertrain differs from other hybrid setups because the ...

Hybrid vehicles have become a popular and reliable option for drivers wanting both fuel-efficiency and eco-friendly choices. Combining a traditional engine with an electric motor and battery, hybrids ...

Toyota made some serious improvements to the Prius nameplate. We review one of the only plug-in hybrid hatchbacks on the market.

Plug-in hybrid cars have become more popular recently, as automakers have had to come up with a quick way to meet tightening emissions restrictions, all while having to deal with the ever-changing ...

Picture this. You're ready to drive around town in your hybrid car and realize you left the headlights on — oops. This could mean a couple of things, but there's a pretty good chance that the battery ...

Some hybrid cars get over 600 miles of driving range. Vehicles with high driving ranges are great for commuting and road trips. One Toyota hybrid has the highest driving range of all hybrid cars.

Hybrid vehicles offer fuel savings and environmental benefits—and they're better than everBy Keith BarryWith Alex Knizek and ...