2023 Kia Sportage PHEV Arrives With 32 Miles of Electric Range

The first plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Sportage arrives with a larger electric motor than the Sporty Hybrid for 32 miles of all-electric range.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-03-22 07:55 PT

BMW Brings its Wireless EV Charging Pilot to the U.S. for the 530e Plug-in Hybrid

BMW announced it’s launching its inductive charging pilot program for the hybrid 530e sedan in the U.S. The inductive EV charging technology allows the 530e plug-in hybrid sedan to be charged without cables.

Eric Walz2019-09-15 11:15 PT

Toyota to Open its Patents Related to Hybrid Vehicle Technology

​Toyota Motor plans to offer royalty-free access to its advanced hybrid-vehicle technology patents as early as this year. The move is a strategic policy shift that will encourage competitors to develop hybrid vehicles by sharing Toyota’s expertise in hybrid powertrains.

FutureCar Staff 2019-05-10 13:30 PT

Toyota to Invest $13 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over 5 Years with a Focus on Electric & Hybrid Technology

Toyota is investing billions to expand its U.S. production to support new models. The world's biggest automaker announced it will invest $13 billion over five years with a new commitment to new technologies such as electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

FutureCar Staff 2019-04-20 13:30 PT

Jeep Introduces Plug-In Hybrid Variants of Its Smallest Offerings

At the Geneva Motor Show, Jeep unveiled plug-in hybrid versions of the Renegade and the Compass. Both small SUVs have an all-electric range of 31 miles.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-04-13 17:00 PT

BMW Creates a Geo-Fenced Zone in Rotterdam Alerting Drivers to Switch to Electric-Only Mode

The city of Rotterdam and BMW are working on a unique project to to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce traffic pollution by creating a geo-fenced “electric-only zone” for BMW hybrid vehicle drivers entering Rotterdam.

FutureCar Staff 2019-03-07 13:31 PT

2018 Kia Niro PHEV is the Ideal Mix of Electric, Hybrid

Plug-in hybrids are relatively new on the market, but for the majority of consumers, they strike the perfect balance between efficiency and usability.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-10-01 09:00 PT