You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: An SUV With All the Right Stuff
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…
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Just the Facts
Meet the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid It’s the car you can plug in or gas up. Run on the battery for your daily commute or local errands and add gas for longer trips. Either way, it’s the most fuel-efficient Crosstrek ever. Read about my experience with the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Safety Features Subaru is well…
Just the Facts: Honda Clarity
The plug-in hybrid Honda Clarity is a sharp-looking sedan, with amazing fuel economy. While the body style of the Honda Clarity has been known to be polarizing, either you love it or you hate it, I like the lines of it, and you can tell immediately when you see it on the road that it’s…
Just The Facts: 2019 Kia Niro EV
If you’re looking for a fully electric car for your family, the Kia Niro could be it. The 2019 Kia Niro EV surprised the heck out of me. I fell in love with a car that I had thought I would find awkward to look at and boring to drive. Not so! From the moment…
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…