When your new-car research includes hybrids, you may come across some unfamiliar technical terms. Here's what you need to ...

Hybrids are everywhere now, but why and how? Here’s what matters and what buyers should know.

Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. When it comes to low emission vehicles, broadly speaking, there are three ...

The Toyota Prius was not the first hybrid car brought to market, but it was the first modern gasoline-electric vehicle to muster real sales success. But the Prius didn't just bring the concept of a ...

Americans are increasingly purchasing cars with electrically assisted internal combustion engines. Toyota sold over one million electrified cars last year. Honda’s electrified vehicles accounted for a ...

What is a mild hybrid (MHEV) car? White Genesis G90 on the road with palm trees and sky in the background. A mild hybrid or MHEV is a vehicle that uses the same basic tools as other types of ...

If you're looking for an electrified car but not yet ready to go full electric, your next best option is to get a hybrid car. But if you've been looking at your options, you'll find dealers ...

Confused by hybrid cars? We break down regular hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and mild hybrids—and explain which one makes sense for you.