Sentences with phrase «although hybrid vehicles»

Although hybrid vehicles are different from exclusively gas powered ones because it uses an electric motor together with the gas engine, its car insurance options are still the same.

Although the hybrid vehicle shared a similar teardrop design with the Toyota Prius, unfortunately, it didn't share its exceptional fuel economy or spacious interior and it was discontinued after the 2014 model year.

Not exact matches

Although lead - acid batteries will continue to account for more than 62 percent of secondary battery demand in 2015, sales of lithiumbased rechargeable batteries, which are widely used in both portable devices and hybrid vehicles, will record the strongest increases.

Although ORNL's proposed system would allow PHEV - makers to leave out the onboard charger that they currently install in their cars, the first - generation PHEVs are not intended for high - speed charging, says Frank, who is also founder of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc., a U.C. Davis start - up that designs energy - management systems for electric vehicles and hybrids.

Although this is more fuel efficient than a pure internal combustion vehicle, all the energy these hybrids use to move the vehicle ultimately comes from gasoline.

Although the Volt concept, which is being introduced today at Detroit's North American Auto Show, is a kind of hybrid vehicle, the design emphasizes electric battery rather than gasoline engine operation.

Hybrid and electric cars, which have very high mileage and very low emissions, can also pull up an automaker's overall average for its fleet, although the effect can be small because the vehicles are still a small part of the market.

Although the equipment list for the base model Prius C One is a little sparse, this hybrid still includes features such as automatic climate control, keyless entry, and Bluetooth, not to mention the highest mpg ratings of any vehicle on this list.

Land Rover promises the Evoque will be the most fuel - efficient vehicle in its lineup, although that claim may be usurped if a long - rumored Evoque Hybrid model joints the portfolio.

A 2.0 - liter hybrid system provides motivation for this strange vehicle, although it's unclear how much power it makes.

In the first quarter, nearly 20,000 vehicles were sold by BMW i and BMW iPerformance, although two of the most important sales drivers were only released in March and therefore did not affect the sales figures of electric cars and plug - in hybrids in the first quarter.

Although not as detailed as maps I've seen from Audi and BMW vehicles, the ones in the Camry Hybrid gave me reliable route guidance, complete with automatic rerouting around traffic problems.

Both vehicles were only offered for one year, although Nissan has now released a couple of brief statements about each vehicle, and it seems that the QX60 Hybrid will live on, just not in the U.S..

With the Vatican looking to expand their use of green technology, the next generation Popemobile is reportedly set to employ hybrid technology, although His Holiness would reportedly prefer a fully electric vehicle powered by solar panels.

The variety of powertrain options that you can have for both vehicles is a credit to the two, although if you're looking for a hybrid, the RX 450h is as good a choice as any.

Although the Toyota Prius has become the ubiquitous hybrid vehicle, the Chevy Volt made quite a splash when it was first introduced.

Although multiple hybrid owners complain that they aren't able to achieve the EPA - rated fuel numbers on their own vehicles, they do save gas over conventional vehicles.

Although electrified vehicles remain a tiny percentage of the total new car market, automakers around the globe continue to create hybrids, plug - in hybrids, and electrics cars at a fast...

Plug - in hybrid vehicles as a share of the total market were at 0.28 percent, in - line with recent months, although trailing the result for year - to - date.

The dimensions of the C - Max Energi make it very suitable as an all - purpose family vehicle, although the loss of cargo area space for the battery pack makes Ford's C - Max Hybrid ultimately more practical.

For the first time in a long time, an auto show wasn't completely dominated by hybrids and electric - powered vehicles — although there were plenty of eco-themed vehicles on display.

Off the line, the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid feels fast enough for a vehicle of its size, although it's doubtful that initial acceleration is directly comparable to that of the V - 6 Escape, as Ford advertises.

PHEVs have larger battery packs and are notably more expensive than conventional hybrid vehicles, although generous tax credits reduce overall ownership costs.

Although several hybrid vehicles are in production and for sale, including the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight and the Honda Civic Hybrid, there are as yet no mass - market hydrogen fuel - cell vehicles on the mhybrid vehicles are in production and for sale, including the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight and the Honda Civic Hybrid, there are as yet no mass - market hydrogen fuel - cell vehicles on the mHybrid, there are as yet no mass - market hydrogen fuel - cell vehicles on the market.

Although hybrids, plug - in hybrids and fully electric vehicles are becoming more popular, there is one future technology that has yet to take off, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Plug - in hybrid vehicles as a share of the total market were at 0.26 percent in line with recent months, although trailing the year - to - date result.

The Japanese luxury auto manufacturer introduced the series of front - wheel drive, V6 vehicles in 1989, although a four - cylinder version was later added, as well as the gasoline - electric hybrid ES 300h.

Although not for 2018, those willing to hold out for another year will find that the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover will also be offered as a plug - in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Although I have been underwhelmed by Ford's electric vehicles, it seems to me that they have their heart much more in plug - in hybrids, and with the Maxi Energi and the Ford Fusion plug in coming they should have one of the best ranges available, and both will still offer a good trunk unlike the Focus EV.

We can't imagine Dodge making a plug - in hybrid Dodge Challenger, although the automaker did take a shot at an electric vehicle at one point, known as the Dodge Omni, or «Electric 007.»

Although the Subaru PZEV runs on regular unleaded fuel, it offers significant smog - reducing environmental benefits and delivers equal performance compared to non-PZEV cars or SUVs, including hybrids, diesels and alternative fuel vehicles.

Although all five of our featured vehicles have their own merits, we've chosen Toyota's tiniest hybrid as our top pick this issue because of its winning combination of value, style and fuel savings.

Although some are more traditional in design, such as the Organic Transit ELF, and feature a rather conventional pedal and gear and chain system, others, such as the Hybrid Module Mobility concept, disconnect the pedals from the drivetrain altogether, and instead use the pedaling motion to «drive» the vehicle while generating a little bit of electricity.

Although hybrids and electric cars account for only a small percentage of American vehicles, their technology continues to improve.

Although batteries have improved significantly in recent years, the cost of making them is the main the reason why hybrids cost thousands of dollars more than conventional vehicles.

Although designs of hybrids vary widely, all improve upon conventional gasoline vehicles.

Regarding Lexus, although it was laudable that they were shuttling the players in Hybrid vehicles, awarding the Open winner with a brand, spanking new Lexus ISF highlighted that luxury not energy efficiency is the focus of the company's image.

This way Porsche had created the first petroleum electric hybrid vehicle on record, although since sufficiently reliable gears and couplings weren't available at the time, he chose to make it a series - hybrid, an arrangement currently more common in diesel - electric or turbo - electric railway locomotives than automobiles.

Although it stores less energy than some other lithium - ion materials, lithium iron phosphate is safer and can be made in ways that allow the material to deliver large bursts of power, properties that make it particularly useful in hybrid vehicles.

Although hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be given auto insurance discounts, you will not automatically pay less for your insurance simply because your vehicle is Eco-friendly.