Etiket: Hybrid
The hybrid finds its place on the agenda
Hybrid technology, which combines thermal and electrical mechanics, was not intended to last. It was only to be a transitional offer which would disappear in favor of all-electric. Although the…
Kia emphasizes hybrid models
(Paris) Kia expects a significant increase in its sales in the coming years and an acceleration in its production of hybrid models, the Korean automaker said Tuesday in Seoul during…
Finding modestly sized electric or hybrid cars can be difficult
Electric vehicles are not immune to the North American trend favoring SUVs. Quebecers who wish to acquire small electric or hybrid cars, for ecological or economic reasons, often come up…
Test drive | Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid: a lonely and noble fight
Just mentioning the name Volvo immediately conjures up in our minds the image of a family car with cubic features that has spanned the decades with total self-sacrifice. This type…
A hybrid project on “assisted dying” provokes strong reactions in France
The bill has been sitting on a minister’s desk for months. Emmanuel Macron had promised it for his second term. He finally chose this very hectic period of the European…
the hybrid car takes precedence over the electric
Is the hybrid engine calling into question the electric car? The hybrid is clearly taking over, the trend is confirmed in France, but also elsewhere. Published on 03/12/2024 09:18 Update…
Test drive | Toyota Prius: the pioneer of the improved hybrid
The Toyota Prius was one of the most influential cars of the early 21st century.e century. A technical tour de force, it succeeded in mainstreaming the hybrid, bringing with it…
Electrification | General Motors wants to market plug-in hybrid pickup trucks
The American giant General Motors (GM) is working on the design of a plug-in hybrid version of its full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, according to the American…
Develop hybrid production from Quebec hydro reservoirs
The recent agreement between Hydro-Québec and the Innus of the North Shore could open the door to new hydroelectric and wind projects, which would add to the opening up of…
Hybrid models soon at Genesis?
Genesis had the ambition to launch only fully electric vehicles from 2025 and to no longer sell anything with a combustion engine by 2030. However, that might not be the…
Toyota RAV4 Prime or Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid?
I am currently shopping for a plug-in hybrid SUV and I am hesitating between two models: the Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid. Which one do you…
Test drive | Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e: legitimizing the plug-in hybrid
In response to more restrictive emissions standards, manufacturers are trying to achieve a balance between electrification and the parsimonious use of fossil fuels. To continue its GLE mid-size SUV in…
Hydro-Québec: Sabia swaps Brochu’s Tesla for a hybrid Volvo
The new CEO of Hydro-Québec, Michael Sabia, did not want the Tesla of his predecessor, Sophie Brochu. The state-owned company has just bought him a luxury hybrid Volvo SUV for…
Kitchens | Hybrid and personalized comfort
Beyond its functional aspect, the kitchen is this gathering place which revolves around the ever-present pleasure of cooking small and large dishes. Published at 12:00 p.m. The chain of difficult…
More and more electric and hybrid cars on sale, demands Ottawa
Canada’s new electric vehicle availability regulations will require automakers to make at least 20 per cent of the vehicles they put on sale in 2026 electric or plug-in hybrids. This…
At least 20% of vehicles on sale in 2026 must be electric or hybrid, says Ottawa
Canada’s new electric vehicle availability regulations will require automakers to make at least 20 per cent of the vehicles they put on sale in 2026 either fully electric or plug-in…
Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Review | Hybrid models stand out, plug-in models at the back of the pack
The American magazine Consumer Reports published a few weeks ago the results of its renowned annual reliability assessment of the multiple models offered on the North American market. While pure…
Big contract for hybrid buses | Nova Bus asks Quebec for price adjustments
A major contract won by Nova Bus in 2018 for hybrid models is giving the city bus manufacturer headaches. The company is trying to convince Quebec to agree to price…
Ram 1500 2025 | The V8s are disappearing and we welcome a new hybrid version
The 2025 model year will mark an important milestone in the history of the Ram 1500. The Stellantis truck brand last week trumpeted the end of the Hemi V8s under…
Honda will revive the Civic Hybrid next year
No doubt invigorated by the hybrid proposal of the Toyota Corolla, its long-time rival, the Honda Civic will be offered from 2024 with a hybrid powertrain. A relaunch of a…