Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

After just five years, Honda has announced that production of the Clarity will end this August, including both the plug-in hybrid model we have here and the fuel-cell variant available in select markets such as Japan and California. The Clarity Electric, which we never got in Canada but briefly found …

It’s safe to say the market launch of the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid has been a long tunnel for both the automaker and customers. But two years after the initial announcement, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel. Last year, of course, was filled with major setbacks …

Two years ago, Mercedes-Benz announced that all AMG models will offer a plug-in hybrid variant in the future, not only to boost performance but also to comply with increasingly tough emissions standards. While we’re still waiting for official details, British publication Autocar is now reporting that the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door …

One week after introducing the all-new 2022 Outlander , Mitsubishi is announcing the technical changes it made to the plug-in hybrid variant… for the 2021 model year. That’s right: as previously reported, the Outlander PHEV will continue in its current shape and form for a little while. The upgraded powertrain …

In case you don’t know, Jeep is launching a plug-in hybrid variant of its iconic 4x4. Called Wrangler 4xe , this new SUV will start to arrive at Canadian dealers in the first quarter of 2021, and pricing details have just been revealed. There are two trim levels to choose …

As you may know, Mazda and Toyota plan to build up to 300,000 vehicles annually at a new joint venture assembly plant in Huntsville, Alabama beginning in 2021. In a recent presentation to discuss its latest financial results and upcoming projects, Mazda confirmed that the new SUV that will roll …

The specs for the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 were finally announced a couple of weeks ago including power, torque, payload and towing capacity. Now, we know how much fuel it burns as calculated by Natural Resources Canada. And this goes for the first-ever F-150 Hybrid, too. Before going any further, …

When it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles, batteries are the name of the game. We’re talking about capacity and performance, but also the ability to produce enough of them at a reasonable cost. Earlier this year, Toyota and Panasonic announced the creation of a joint venture called Prime Planet …

The next-generation Ford Escape —including its hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants—was originally introduced in early spring of 2019 as a 2020 model. And yet, 18 months later, the Escape PHEV still keeps customers waiting. In fact, production of this model won’t start until January 2021. Ford Authority reported the news …

The upcoming 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has been generating quite a buzz since its debut last fall. And for good reason: this plug-in hybrid variant of the best-selling SUV in Canada offers a zero-emission range of up to 68 kilometres. Many customers have ordered one without even knowing how much …