Each powertrain has valuable features that can benefit families. But which is best? It depends. Here's what I'd recommend.

It seems like you can't swing a dead battery without hitting a mild hybrid vehicle (MHEV) these days. The premise is appealing – get moderate gains in fuel efficiency and performance, provide more ...

A breakthrough mild hybrid powertrain that can get you moving on electric power alone, and a secret Audi seems oddly reluctant to share. What do these two things have in common? They’re one and the ...

In 1899, electric vehicles outsold all other types of vehicles. They did it again in 1900. Yes, you read that right. A lot has changed in the automotive industry since then, but as federal pressure ...

A lithium-ion battery technology and transportation safety expert has revealed why hybrid fires shouldn’t be overlooked by drivers and first responders. A transportation risk mitigation expert has ...

If you pay any attention to modern vehicles, odds are you're well-acquainted with the term "hybrid." For those unfamiliar with the word in this context, hybrid vehicles are those that use both an ...

Toyota has slammed other carmakers, accusing them of misleading customers by calling mild-hybrid vehicles “hybrids.” The Japanese automaker says that many new cars which are equipped with 48-volt mild ...

In the automobile space, there seems to be a growing interest in hybrids. Given some of the infrastructure problems, costs, and range issues with battery electric vehicles (BEVs), most major ...

A growing number of new cars fitted with 48-volt mild-hybrid systems has reached showrooms in recent years, but Toyota argues that calling these vehicles “hybrids” is a misnomer. Sean Hanley, the ...