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# hybrid cars

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# CSO
Hybrid and electric car sales increase by 68.5% so far this year
Wicklow’s electric car sales jumped massively, while Longford’s hybrid car licencing jumped by almost 15%.
# Review
Review: The all-new Lexus UX hybrid crossover is bang on trend (and looks the part too)
However, with just one powertrain on offer, is it limited in appeal?
# Review
Review: The Ford Mondeo hybrid drives smoothly - but does it lack power?
It’s a quiet, comfortable drive, but those used to a diesel engine will miss that on-road oomph.
# Lexus 450hL
Lexus announces Irish prices for first ever seven-seater: the RX 450hL
The RX 450hL is the first seven-seat Lexus on sale in Ireland.
# eco-friendly family cars
Our pick: 9 of the best electric and hybrid cars for modern families
EV, PHEV, or hybrid? We’ve got your covered.
# Renewable Energy
Aran Islands to be used as testing ground for research into using hydrogen as fuel
The research will use renewable energy to power a fleet of vans.
# Kia Niro PHEV
Kia Niro plug-in hybrid launches in Ireland - and with a competitive price tag too
New Niro PHEV undercuts Toyota Prius PHEV.
# motor envy
Motor Envy: The BMW i8 is a lean, green supercar machine
BMW’s hybrid supercar is sensational.
# Review
Review: The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is a one-of-a-kind small hybrid for city living
Looking for a hybrid supermini that’s great around the city? The Toyota Yaris could be the car for you.
# buying advice
Looking for a hybrid under €20k? Here are the 3 you need to think about
Looking to save on petrol bills? Here are the models to consider.
# Audi A8
New Audi A8 launches with 'mild hybrid' drivetrain offering engine-free coasting
The luxury saloon will be available for the first time with a standard electrified powertrain.
# Review
Can you believe this daring new car is a Toyota? We review the C-HR hybrid
Does the Toyota C-HR hybrid drive as well as it looks? We find out.
# car review
The Kia Niro hybrid has record-setting fuel economy - so is it any fun to drive?
We put the very efficient Niro to the test.
# Hyundai Ioniq
The Ioniq is Hyundai's new electric car
One body, three powertrains.
# kinetic energy
Audi eROT system turns bumpy roads into electricity
The new suspension system converts kinetic energy into usable power.