Plug in Hybrid Archives

Mitsubishi upgrades 2016 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV

June 20, 2015 Anthony Hood Comments Off

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced body, chassis and powertrain enhancements, along with front, rear and interior styling changes, for its newly revised 2016 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV. The upgrades are in-line with the substantial mid-life changes to Mitsubishi’s recently released 2016 Outlander
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV to power V.I.P. Home Services national fleet

June 15, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off

V.I.P. Home Services will introduce lean, green electric vehicle technology to its national network with a new fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrids. The world-first Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid SUV was the star choice for V.I.P.’s franchise support team thanks to its practical SUV layout, five-star ANCAP safety and advanced electric vehicle technology. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV first drive Review

March 20, 2014 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Mitsubishi may have found the holy grail of AWD SUV power plants with its all new PHEV Outlander. The PHEV Outlander may be the most sophisticated AWD SUV engine on the planet at the moment. [Read More]

BMW i8 Plug in Hybrid Sports Car

September 11, 2013 Rob Fraser Comments Off

World premiere for the BMW i8, the second model from new brand BMW i. First plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group and world’s most forward-looking sports car; revolutionary interpretation of BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure; groundbreaking premium character clearly defined in terms of sustainability. [Read More]

Volvo’s new Drive-E powertrains

August 16, 2013 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E range of powertrains takes efficient driving pleasure to a new dimension in which the number of cylinders is no longer important to describe power and drivability. [Read More]

BMW i8 eDrive technology

August 9, 2013 Rob Fraser Comments Off

The BMW i8 embodies hallmark BMW driving pleasure in a revolutionary and mould-breaking form. This is reflected in a highly emotive design, dynamic sports car performance, and fuel consumption and emissions figures worthy of a small car. [Read More]

Toyota FT-Bh concept takes efficiency to new heights

March 3, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Toyota is set to unveil a concept car that breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency at an affordable price. The FT-Bh concept is as spacious as an average five-door compact car, yet is projected to use half the fuel and produce half the emissions. [Read More]

World Premiere Of The New XL1: Vision Becomes Reality – Volkswagen’s “Formula XL1”

Volkswagen’s “Formula XL1” World Premiere at Qatar Motor Show

January 28, 2011 Pete Wilson Comments Off

Volkswagen will premiere their concept “Formula XL1” at Qatar Motor Show. Conceptually, the XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-litre car strategy [Read More]