Electric vehicles, including those from Tesla, are among some of the least reliable sold in the United States, according to the Consumer Reports 2022 Annual Auto Reliability survey released Tuesday. Consumer Reports (CR) is a nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. Each year, the organization surveys members to find out if they encountered any problems…
Electric Vehicles Less Reliable Than Gas Powered Automobiles, Consumer Reports Finds
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe
This Grand Cherokee 4xe is a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV that drives the wheels a 2.0L turbo engine assisted by an electric motor. This PHEV powerplant is capable of generating a maximum of 375 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. All models have an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Topping up at a charging…
Gas, Electric, or Hybrid: True Costs and Savings
The national average price for gasoline in the continental United States reached $5 in mid-June. People who spend multiple hours in their cars daily were flummoxed. No one was likely to get an increase in salary to match the increase in gas prices, so most people were forced to refigure their transportation budgets accordingly. Meanwhile,…
Ferrari Promises Electric Means ‘Even More Unique’ Cars
MARANELLO, Italy—Electric and hybrid models should make up 80 percent of Ferrari’s sales by 2030, the luxury carmaker told investors on Thursday, vowing to produce “even more unique” cars as it makes the expensive shift to zero-emission driving. “We believe we can use the electric engine to enhance the performance of our cars,” Chief Executive…
How Hybrid Schools Are Reshaping Education
They’re not exactly schools, but they’re not homeschools either. They have elements of structured curriculum and institutional learning, while offering maximum educational freedom and flexibility. They provide a consistent, off-site community of teachers and learners, and prioritize abundant time at home with family. They are not cheap but they are also not exorbitant, with annual…
2022 BMW X3 M40i
The X3 M40i is powered by a TwinPower Turbo 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. It features Valvetronic variable valve control system, double VANOS variable camshaft control system, and high precision direct injection for optimized performance and efficiency. Engine power is harness through a standard 8-speed Sport Steptronic automatic transmission. This drivetrain…
HP Seeks to Ride Hybrid Work Boom With $1.7 Billion Poly Buyout
HP Inc. said on Monday it would buy audio and video devices maker Poly for $1.7 billion in cash as it looks to capitalise on the hybrid work led boom in demand for electronic products. Shares in HP, which expects the deal will position it for long-term growth, fell 1.4 percent in premarket trade. The…
2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid EX FWD
This three-row hybrid SUV is available with two trim levels of S and EX. Sorento Hybrid welcomes its occupants with a tech savvy interior and handles well with a frisky response. This hybrid achieves a fuel consumption rating of 39 mpg city and 35 mpg highway for a combined 37 mpg average. Driving on gas-only…
Self-Charging Hybrids Outsell Diesel in Europe for First Time: ACEA
BERLIN—Self-charging hybrid cars, which operate on both an internal combustion engine and a battery, outsold diesel cars in Europe for the first time in 2021, albeit by just 48 vehicles, data showed on Wednesday. One in 11 cars sold were battery-electric, the data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association showed, totaling just under 880,000 vehicles….
Regulators Tell Exchanges to Get Ready for ‘Hybrid’ Working
LONDON—Global securities regulators began reviewing on Thursday whether to toughen up operational resilience at exchanges and other market infrastructure in light of the extreme trading volatility in 2020 when economies went into lockdown amid the pandemic. While much trading is already electronic, the curbs led to the New York Stock Exchange and London Metal Exchange…
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