No doubt about it, hybrid cars are popular right now. That's because 40, 50 or even 60 miles per gallon is pretty alluring, right? Well, plug-in hybrid cars are capable of triple-digit fuel economy See more »

It seems that plug-in hybrids are the next logical step in hybrid vehicle technology. But, are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) truly better than regular hybrids? See more »

Living in an apartment can be a significant roadblock to owning a plug-in hybrid because most manufacturers recommend you don't use extension cords. So what's an apartment dweller to do? See more »

Homeowners like to upgrade their older homes with eco-friendly materials and energy-saving appliances. But what if the eco-upgrade is a plug-in hybrid car? Can an old house handle the charging process? See more »

Solar cells can be used to provide electrical power for just about anything under the sun. But does that include plug-in hybrid vehicles? See more »

Electric car owners often wonder if their vehicle's battery will die before reaching its destination. Theproblem is known as range anxiety, and car manufacturers are trying to alleviate its effects. See more »

If plans for a smart grid pan out, and plug-in hybrids catch on, the grid and the cars could work in tandem to ease the ebb and flow of power in the grid by alternately storing power and supplying power as needed. See more »

Charging a plug-in hybrid is a little more complex than plugging in your cell phone at the end of a long day. But do you really need to change your home's wiring to charge a plug-in hybrid? See more »

While hybrids have come to establish themselves in the auto market, there's an even newer and more high-tech form of green car on the horizon: The plug-in hybrid. But how does plug-in hybrid gas mileage compare to that of other cars? See more »

By now you're probably familiar with the basics of how a hybrid vehicle works. But how knowledgeable are you when it comes to plug-in hybrid vehicle operation -- specifically charging? See more »