Plug-in Hybrid

After showing two electrified camper concepts in two years, Dethleffs brings e-power to market with the Globevan e.Hybrid camper van.

​Porsche has revealed a refreshed lineup of hybrid Cayenne SUVs for 2020, including a pair of turbo-infused models billed as the most powerful Cayennes ever made.

Mercedes redesigned the GLC-Class crossovers in 2016 and has made a few changes for the 2019 model year. We drove the GLC 350e plug-in hybrid Merc and found it to be a fun drive thanks to efficiency not being its focus. It’s enjoyable and luxurious with a couple of quirks to keep it interesting.

​Toyota has fitted out an experimental Prius with a fresh rooftop solar kit to explore the limits of sun-powered road travel. The new array will be capable of charging the vehicle while it is on the move, a feature hoped to give range and efficiency a significant boost. ​

Automakers have spent all kinds of resources previewing futuristic cars that will drive themselves. BMW takes a sharp right turn with the Vision M Next concept, exploring what the future of cars will look like for enthusiasts who want to keep their leather-clad fingers around the steering wheel.

One of the hidden gems at the 2019 Concours d'Eleganza Villa d'Este was this crazy 1182-horsepower plug-in hybrid. Built to honor the great Austro-Daimler marque, the Bergmeister ADR 630 Shooting Grand is a tarmac-tearing beast with an enormous 155-mile all-electric range.

This hot little number takes everything Ferrari learned from the LaFerrari and takes it to the next level. With a turbo V8 and three electric motors sending power to all four wheels, the SF90 Stradale is furiously fast and clever – and as a plug-in hybrid, you can drive it 15 miles without gas.

Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be the perfect bridge between today and tomorrow - cheap, green, electric commuting with petrol-powered long-range touring. Audi's first plug-in hybrid has been announced, but it looks like a swing and a miss, since its electric range won't cover the average commute.

Karma Automotive, the company formerly known as Fisker, ushers in a "new dawn." Its three latest cars make their debut at Auto Shanghai: a fully refreshed, BMW-engined Revero with more power and range than before, a Pininfarina-sculpted Revero coupe, and a high-tech all-electric roadster concept.

While the world waits for electrics to improve their range and charge time figures, the plug-in hybrid is a terrific compromise. Ford has released a plug-in hybrid version of its new Escape SUV that allows fully electric city driving and extended range gasoline touring when necessary.

The Geneva Motor Show closed its doors on Sunday, and we wrap up our coverage with one final gallery. Beyond the performance cars, concept cars and electrified vehicles, there was a group of vehicles that epitomized automotive adventure, ranging from all-terrain supercars to camper vans.

Mitsubishi is going plug-crazy at Geneva, with the new Engelberg Tourer next-generation sport utility concept. The vehicle incorporates the Dendo Drive House System, which creates an energy ecosystem between a home and an electric vehicle.