phev Archives | Page 2 of 3

Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

New version of Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid includes two-way charging

Mitsubishi announces pricing and specifications for 2021 Outlander plug-in hybrid, including mid-range GSR variant, and introduction of bidirectional charging capabilities.

4 min

Are plug-in hybrid cars worse for the environment? It depends how you drive them

Plug-in hybrids have two energy sources, petrol and electric, and their emissions will vary widely depending on how much time is spent in full electric or petrol mode.

4 min

“Wolf in sheep’s clothing”: What’s wrong with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Plug in hybrids are touted as transition drivetrain that can help drivers take first step towards zero emissions future, but rarely operate without fossil fuels.

2 min

Australia misses out on smartest plug-in hybrid EVs because of poor vehicle standards

A new crop of "smart" plug in hybrid electric vehicles that will automatically switch to ‘electric only’ in certain geo-fenced areas in cities will not be available in Australia.

2 min

Mitsubishi to focus on plug-in hybrids over electric cars in new business plan

Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi says new three-year mid-term business plan will focus on plug-in hybrid EVs and all electric cars.

2 min

Mini to deliver plug-in hybrid Countryman with added all-electric range

Mini breaks cover on its new 2021 Countryman, which will add 50 per cent more driving range to its plug-in hybrid option, and will be in Australia by the end of the year.

2 min

Hyundai teases new Santa Fe with plug-in and hybrid variations

Hyundai teases latest iteration of Santa Fe revealing new powertrain options including plug-in hybrid and hybrid variants.

3 min

Range Rover and Land Rover models available as plug-in hybrid from 2021

Range Rover and Land Rover models to be available in 2021 in Australia as plug in hybrids.

2 min

BMW PHEVs will now automatically switch to EV only mode in 80 European cities

Plug-in hybrid BMW cars now have green light to automatically switch over to EV only mode in "low emissions" zones in 80 European cities.

Subaru unveiled a plug-in hybrid XV in late 2018. Source: Subaru

2 min

Subaru targets 100% electric cars by mid-2030, but “mild hybrids” only headed to Australia

Subaru sets target to sell 100% electric vehicles by mid-2030s but for now will only introduce non-plug-in hybrids in Australia.

phev