What makes hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars attractive options in the market today? Here's what you need to know to really make a judgement call.

What is a hybrid? How do hybrids work? Hybrid cars are simply cars that use two energy sources for power. A common type of ...

Innovative cars that run in part on electricity have been around for more than 100 years, but hybrid cars didn’t become a mass-market phenomenon until 2000, when Toyota released the Prius. Now, ...

Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...

Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...

A range-extended electric vehicle pairs an electric motor with a gasoline engine/generator, which recharges the battery as you drive. An REEV powertrain differs from other hybrid setups because the ...

Traditionally, passenger cars have come equipped with a 12-volt battery that starts the engine and powers other vehicle functions. But hybrid cars also have another, larger “traction” battery that ...

It's easy to assume that all hybrid cars work in the same way, by using a battery and an electric motor to help out the engine and reduce your fuel usage. This is broadly true, but there are actually ...

If you’re looking to save money on gas but don’t want a fully electric vehicle, a hybrid might be the right choice for you. Hybrids don’t need to be plugged in, and they can be filled up at any gas ...