Tag: Toyota Prius
Plug-in hybrids not as fuel-efficient as they claim, Which? reveals
Manufacturers are advertising unrealistic fuel efficiency figures for plug-in hybrid cars and potentially costing motorists hundreds of pounds more in fuel costs, according to new tests by Which? The consumer watchdog tested 22 popular models and found they all fell well short of car makers’ claims, with the worst being 72 per cent less efficient…
Toyota Prius explodes after retro-fitted with electric power cell
In the quest to loosen the oily grip from the testicles of America, US car manufacturers are investing a great deal of time and money into alternative fuels. However, it seems these new methods are not always as safe as they seem to be after a hybrid vehicle exploded in testing last month…