Scania plans a solar clad trailer to augment plug-in hybrid electric truck
Swedish truck maker Scania announces plans to develop solar-clad truck trailer intended to help power a plug-in hybrid truck, with considerable fuel savings.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
BMW winds up i8 plug-in hybrid sports car production
German carmaker BMW heralds the end of production of its i8 plug-in hybrid, after six years on market and 20,000 units sold.
New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in gets bigger battery, same range
New Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) gets better tech, and a larger battery ... but no increase in range.
2019 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV review: relaxed and roomy, but lacks vigour
The Hyundai Ioniq PHEV fastback offers nimble responsiveness with extra space in the back for luggage, but has performance issues due to plug-in hybrid powertrain.
First BMW X3 plug-in hybrid 4WD to hit Australian market in mid-2020
BMW to release plug-in hybrid version of X3 model in 2020, arguing plug-in hybrids best compromise as Australia still finding its feet with charging infrastructure.