In Europe, plug-in hybrid cars are in the spotlight. The reason: their fuel consumption, much higher than what the manufacturers announce on the technical sheets. The risk: that drivers pollute without realizing it. Would you be in favor of an outright ban on plug-in hybrid cars in Europe? Mercedes E-Class PHEV Plug-in hybrid cars integrate … Read more
The European Commission has just published the results of a very large study, the first of its kind. This allows us to conclude with certainty that plug-in hybrid cars are harmful to the environment and health. Except for one detail. Land Rover Defender PHEV In July 2022, the NGO Transport & Environment sounded the alarm. … Read more
To make some savings on fuel, Thierry turned to purchasing a hybrid vehicle. In fact, he did not choose 100% electric given the high price and the absence of subsidies in Wallonia. He contacted us via the orange “Alert us” button, to find out about other tax advantages. Like many Belgians, Thierry covers a lot … Read more
The greenest car currently is not an electric vehicle (EV). No, it's a plug-in hybrid, according to the results of a study comparing the full life cycle of most of the latest models: it's the Toyota Prime SE. ©Toyota Like every year, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (aka ACEEE) looked at the latest … Read more
The hybrid is on the rise. Sales of these vehicles which combine two types of engine – a thermal engine (most often gasoline) and an electric engine – jumped by 34% in France in 2023, reported La Tribune in mid-February. The hybrid vehicles affected by this growth are “simple hybrids”: cars which have small batteries … Read more