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What are ‘mild hybrid’, ‘full hybrid’, ‘plug-in hybrid’ and ‘pure-electric’ cars?

Published 12 March 2021
By Sunday Times Driving
Have you been wondering what an electrified car is, or are confused about terms such as mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid car?

Plug-in London taxi now comes as a panel van, too

The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is no longer exclusively a manufacturer of London's iconic black cab — it now makes a panel van, too.
Published 18 June 2019
Mazda’s will launch a rotary-powered hybrid in 2020

Mazda will launch rotary-powered hybrid in 2020

Mazda has confirmed it will launch an all-new model with a rotary engine in 2020. And no, it won’t be a new RX-7 sports car.
Published 04 October 2018
London's electric black cab turns beige for launch in Germany

New electric London taxi launched in Germany

Berlin's traditional beige Mercedes taxis could soon become an uncommon sight on the city's streets after the launch of the iconic London cab
Published 05 July 2018
LEVC TX new electric london taxi

New London taxi could be a game-changer

It looks very similar to every other London black cab currently on the road but the new London taxi, which goes into service today, is a world aw
Published 05 December 2017
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Driving Green: What are extended-range electric vehicles...

An E-REV, or Extended-Range Electric Vehicle, offers all of the benefits of a plug-in hybrid, but with the promise of even greater efficiency...
Published 05 August 2015