Before diving straight in and answering what happens if you don't charge a plug-in hybrid vehicle, let's first identify exactly what one is. Plug-in hybrids sit between full-fat battery-electric ...

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Universal Plug & Charge is a new encryption system developed by a partnership of the SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. The system launches at ...

Plug-in hybrids are proving to not be the transitional bridge between gas-powered cars and electric vehicles many folks were hoping for. That's a damn shame because when used properly, PHEVs are ...

A "true" universal electric vehicle charging protocol is now in the works, and this is called the "Plug & Charge" which will eliminate the need for all the muss and fuss that is currently required to ...

The early days of electrification weren’t for the faint of heart as there were three competing standards, limited charging infrastructure, and a hodgepodge of proprietary apps and accounts. Things ...

As all-electric vehicles continue to become more popular on American roads, many folks are finding themselves in the relatively new world of EVs. Of course, one of the most notable differences between ...

For some U.S. drivers, this year's hottest car accessory is a chunk of black plastic. Ford and Rivian gave one to each of their EV owners free. General Motors is selling one for more than $200. And ...