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What is the True Cost of Hybrid Driving? We Put Three Popular Hybrids to the Test

February 18, 2019 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

Cost of Hybrid driving, Kia Niro

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?… 

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Filed Under: Buying a Car, Electric: Plug-in, Hybrid Tagged With: Chrysler Pacifica, hybrid, Kia Niro, toyota hybrid

2019 Volvo XC60 Hybrid AWD R-Design Review: A Plug-in SUV That Is Far From Frumpy

October 30, 2018 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

Volvo XC60 hybrid Plug in SUV

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… 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Electric: Plug-in, Luxury, Volvo

Grab A Coffee With Friends While Charging Your Electric Vehicle

August 29, 2018 by Dawn Thigpen Leave a Comment

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,… 

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Filed Under: Electric: Plug-in Tagged With: electric car charging stations, hybrid car, plug in car

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review: This Plug-In Hybrid is Fine-Tuned for Maximum Fuel Economy

July 6, 2017 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Electric: Plug-in, Hybrid, Toyota Tagged With: hybrid plug-in, Prius Prime, Toyota

The All-New Prius Prime: Great for the Long and Short Commute

November 10, 2016 by Robin Hutson Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Electric: Plug-in, Hybrid, Toyota Tagged With: best electric car, Electric Vehicle, hybrid car, plug in car, Prius Prime

6 Things You Need to Know About Electric Vehicles

October 3, 2016 by Sara LaFountain 18 Comments

  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… 

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Filed Under: Electric: Plug-in Tagged With: best electric cars, electric car, Electric Vehicle, EV, gas/plug in hybrid

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