Hybrids are everywhere now, but why and how? Here’s what matters and what buyers should know.

What's the difference between a parallel, series, and plug-in hybrid, and why do you need to know? Everything about the technology and the vehicles for the shopper or the merely curious.

When your new-car research includes hybrids, you may come across some unfamiliar technical terms. Here's what you need to ...

While many people have already heard about gas and electric vehicle options, there's a specific EV option called hydrogen-powered cars. These vehicles use electricity to power the motor, but they use ...

Consumers considering a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid can now obtain instant tax rebates of up to $7,500 on select models. Fewer electric car models qualify when compared to last year, and ...

A hybrid has two batteries, and the bigger one matters more than most drivers realize. Here's what can happen when it fails, plus signs to watch for.

You might have heard the term REEV, or even EREV, used by vehicle manufacturers. We explain exactly why this technology could underpin your next new car. Hyundai’s ...

The reliability of electric vehicles has improved, but many drivers still say gas-powered vehicles are more dependable, a new survey from Consumer Reports found. Consumer Reports subscribers who ...

An M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The Army has experimented with adding hybrid power to the platform in recent years. (Spc. Duke Edwards/U.S. Army) The Army has long tinkered with the idea of making ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - New models and improved technology are constantly hitting the electric vehicle market, but there is still some buyer hesitancy in Nebraska. Bellevue resident Richard Westra got ...

As ice, snow and bitter cold stressed America’s power infrastructure in recent weeks, electric vehicles have filled in as emergency power sources, shifting from transportation to 6,000-pound backup ...