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, ...

Hybrid vehicles have only become mainstream choices in the last few years, giving most people the impression that they are fairly recent inventions. The truth is quite the contrary, as the first ...

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 ...

Depending on the type of electric motor setup, hybrids use several interesting ways to charge and recover battery power while driving to maximize efficiency.

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 ...

Hybrid and gas cars differ in MPG, price, power, and driving feel. Here’s how to make an informed choice. Hybrids have been around long enough that they’re now common across the country and are ...

Hybrid cars are often cheaper to maintain than gas cars, saving owners 35-45% annually on repairs and service.

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 ...