Ok, here’s why I needed to drive the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and why you should, too. I’ve gotta say I was a little skeptical of a plugin electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Would it really feel like a sports utility vehicle I could load the family into for a camping trip, or would I constantly whine…
What is the True Cost of Hybrid Driving? We Put Three Popular Hybrids to the Test
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars may save you money… But how much? Hybrid cars are my latest obsession. I’ll soon be in the market for a new car and the idea of rarely paying for gas is very appealing. But I was wondering if a hybrid vehicle would really save money. Are they more expensive?…
2019 Volvo XC60 Hybrid AWD R-Design Review: A Plug-in SUV That Is Far From Frumpy
Safety matters. But so does comfort, style, and fuel efficiency. A rainy week is never my favorite week to test drive a new car. I love picturesque sunset skies and clear blue oceans to frame my car photos. But in reality, wind, rain, falling branches, and cascading mud are what make me appreciate my car…
Grab A Coffee With Friends While Charging Your Electric Vehicle
The world of electric and hybrid electric cars is now. I was wary of the idea of owning an electric car. The thought of getting stuck with a dead battery, having to sit at a highway rest stop charging my car, or forgoing road trips because my battery wouldn’t get there was a non-starter. Well,…
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review: This Plug-In Hybrid is Fine-Tuned for Maximum Fuel Economy
The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid saves you money and you’ll never worry about finding a charging station. The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is a game-changer when it comes to saving money on fuel. The Prime is a hybrid plug-in vehicle, meaning that you can plug it in to charge the battery and run…
The All-New Prius Prime: Great for the Long and Short Commute
Hate pumping gas? Love having it all? Read on. The Prius Prime is like taking all of the greatest hits of the genre and put them in a single car version. Sort of like Squeeze’s 45’s & Under, greatest hits that were even greater because they were part of this collection (if you are under 40, click here).With extensive…
6 Things You Need to Know About Electric Vehicles
Don’t be afraid to ask. We’re here for you. I first learned about electric vehicles in the Wired magazine article about the GM EV1 project. In 2011 when Chevrolet debuted their first electric option, the Volt, I quickly visited our local dealership to check it out. I purchased the first generation Chevy Volt and…
13 New Reasons to Love the 2017 Chevy Volt
This pretty baby just got a whole lot better. We loved the first generation Chevy Volt. So did more than 100,000 other people. But after four years, it was time to update this revolutionary car, the first to offer both plug-in electric driving and a gas-powered engine in the same car. Green when you want, gas when you…
Hey, Automakers: Ramp Up Your EV Production!
Survey shows that more than a third of Northeast drivers would like an electric vehicle. Car makers face a bit of a chicken and egg situation when it comes to electric vehicles. EVs require charging stations, but more charging stations won’t be built until enough drivers switch to EVs. So manufacturers need to know that…
New York Commits to Renewable Energy, With Ford, and Mark Ruffalo’s, Help
What is the Road to Renewables Tour? Mark Ruffalo explains, and we happily listen. New Yorkers for Clean Power launches a campaign on May 5 to support solar power and wind energy throughout New York state. As part of its commitment to renewable ‘clean’ energy, several environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Frack Action,…