News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 15, 2024

It’s the Toyota Hybrid you’ll want to own ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 13, 2024

More comfort than speed, but there's nothing wrong with more comfort! ... Continue reading

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

Apr 11, 2024

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Apr 7, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

Apr 6, 2024

So the problem is what will become of the billions of dollars of charging points being planned and installed without BEV's to charge. What will happen to the Billions of dollars of Wall Street Crap Shoots, what will happen to the cleaning of our air by reducing vehicle emissions bull shit...as The Auto Channel editor's ... Continue reading

Toyota March and 1Q 2024 Sales

Apr 3, 2024

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2024 U.S. Sales April 02, 2024 Read More Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Send email Copy Link First quarter sales of electrified vehicles surges 74 percent on a volume basis; represents 36.6 percent of total sales volume 27 electrified Toyota ... Continue reading

Study Shows Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) Paired With E85 (FLEX-FUEL ETHANOL) is as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles (BEV) LOWERING total GHG emissions

Apr 2, 2024

Plug-in flex-fuel hybrid vehicles running on E85 fuel with up to 85% renewable ethanol are just as climate-friendly as electric vehicles, according to a new study. Research carried out by the French research consultancy IFPEN measured and compared the greenhouse-gas emissions of vehicles powered solely by petrol, plug- ... Continue reading

2024 LEXUS RX 450H+ PHEV

Apr 1, 2024

Building on the all-new redesign of the iconic crossover vehicle last year, Lexus adds the much-anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup. ... Continue reading

Vital Tips for a Successful Used Car Purchase

Mar 31, 2024

Thinking of buying a used car? It can be a wise and economical decision, but it's essential to proceed with caution to find a trustworthy and suitable vehicle. As someone passionate about cars, we want to help you make an informed choice. ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

Mar 31, 2024

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

Now That Every Bad Thing We Have Published About EV's Has Become Mainstream, Isn't It Time For All The Good Things We Published About Ethanol To Become Mainstream, Too?

Mar 29, 2024

After years of untruthful Oil Industry anti-ethanol propaganda almost everyone ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 17-23, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2005 Auto Channel Headline - "Next Generation Rechargeable Hybrid Cars Gaining Wider Support"; Then The Love Just Stopped

Mar 23, 2024

April 12, 2005 -- An unusual alliance of the political left and the right is throwing its support behind a newly emerging, evolutionary adaptation of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Unlike current hybrid models, these new plug-in hybrids will give owners the choice of running them off electric power, gasoline or ren ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 20, 2024

Magnificence comes with sticker shock and alarming renewal fees Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Lexus has always provided protective color for the enthusiast driver. They build exactingly crafted, enticingly beautiful vehicles that hide their performance potential behind the m ... Continue reading

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Review by Larry Nutson

Mar 20, 2024

Volvo XC90 has an overall premium look and feel with nicely elegant interior and a stylish exterior. ... Continue reading