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A red 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR sportAnnouncements

Half of Toyota Sales in 2025 Are Electrified

Sales of Toyota hybrid models in the U.S. are growing fast. The car company recently announced that over half of its sales in America will be “electrified models” for 2025.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A NEVI charging stationAnnouncements

NEVI Charging Network Reboots in 2026

The national EV battery charger deployment, primarily guided by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, is proceeding with acceleration in station openings for 2026.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A red 2025 Toyota Corolla hybrid on a winding mountain roadAnnouncements

Hybrid Hullabaloo

For American car buyers, the federal EV tax credit is over, and while EV prices continue to come down and battery tech improves to eliminate “range anxiety,” one form of fuel-efficient vehicle remains strong: the hallowed hybrid.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A white 2026 Toyota HiluxAnnouncements

Toyota’s First EV Pickup Truck Is Here

Except for here in the United States, the Toyota Hilux mid-size pickup truck is known the world over. Now a new ninth-generation electric version will be Toyota’s first EV pickup.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A Ford Maverick HybridAnnouncements

Ford’s New Hybrid Plan Signals a Major Strategic Shift

Ford is slowing the rush toward electrification by offering a wider range of powertrains. Its CEO is looking to beef up the automaker’s hybrid lineup and also include new extended range hybrid options.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A Ford F-150 Lighting parked in a garageAnnouncements

Ford F-150 Lightning Faces Cancellation

It is the best-selling electric pickup truck in America. But Ford is putting its F-150 Lightning on hold as high costs, softer EV demand, and a supplier fire force the company to rethink the truck’s future.

Dave Nichols4 min read
A concept Nissan EV solar roofAnnouncements

Nissan EV Solar Roof Means Free Driving

Nissan is showcasing a new roof-mounted solar system on Japan’s top-selling EV, the Nissan Sakura. The automaker tells us the system is capable of generating over 1,800 miles of free driving per year.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Porsche MacanAnnouncements

Porsche’s New CEO is Very Pro-Hybrid

Michael Leiters will take over as Porsche’s CEO in January and that could be a very good thing for the German automaker’s Hybrid Vehicle production.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Longbow motors future EVAnnouncements

Birth of the Featherweight EV

The clever, classy, and very fast experience of driving a true British sportscar is coming to electrified travel thanks to England’s Longbow Motors. Its Speedster and Roadster two-seater models promise to leave you both shaken and stirred!

Dave Nichols3 min read
A white Honda-CR-V-FCEVAnnouncements

Honda Bets on Hydrogen With the Limited-Run CR-V Fuel Cell

Having dropped its Clarity Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle, Honda has introduced a hydrogen plug-in hybrid in the guise of its CR-V crossover. While interesting, only 300 of these eFCEVs will be sold per year. Here’s what we know.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Ford Mustang S650 hybridAnnouncements

Ford’s Hybrid Mustang Could Arrive Soon Amid Hybrid Sales Growth

The iconic Mustang could soon add hybrid power. Industry sources say Ford is developing a mild-hybrid version of the S650 to boost both performance and efficiency. As hybrids gain ground in the U.S., a hybrid Mustang would blend tradition with electrification.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A yellow Toyota PriusAnnouncements

Hybrid Vehicles Claim Bigger Market Share in 2025

Let’s face it, buying and owning a hybrid vehicle is easy for those who want to get better fuel economy but aren’t ready to get an all-electric vehicle. After all, with a hybrid, you don’t have to do anything different from owning a regular gasoline-powered car.

Dave Nichols4 min read
Blink-and-Hubject-partnership Announcements

Blink Charging and Hubject Make Charging Easier

Charging your EV is about to get easier thanks to Blink Charging and its deal with Hubject’s eRoaming platform. This union will make charging in the United States, Canada and Mexico quick and easy.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Toyota logoAnnouncements

New Hybrid Car Tech Is Coming: Toyota’s Next Wave of Innovation

Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid vehicles not only offer excellent fuel economy, but soon, hybrid technology will off many surprising abilities while offering over 50 miles to the gallon. Here’s what’s coming from the carmaker that started the hybrid revolution.

Dave Nichols4 min read