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Bright Automotives Plug-in IDEA Debuts on Tuesday

Green Car Congress

Bright says that its IDEA heavily utilizes platform efficiency—including lightweight materials, advanced aerodynamics and low-rolling resistance tires—combined with the PHEV drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

liter gasoline engine and an electric motor producing a total of 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. Ample power from two sources The EPA rates the XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate at 27 mpg for the gasoline hybrid engine, and 33 all-electric miles from the 18.8 seconds for 0-60 miles per hour. kWh battery (14.7 kWh usable).

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Flash Drive: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Clean Fleet Report

For 2025 the Tiguan gets a more powerful engine with better fuel economy than its predecessor, a new platform underneath it all, a new body design, a new interior with more premium materials and an available 15-inch infotainment touch screen. Our first look–before we got it dirty Turbo Power+AWD The Tiguan 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

The clean design is void of cladding, with the only bright-work to be found on the “C40” and “VOLVO” badging. Without an engine up front there is a front trunk, or frunk, for stashing small items, such as the charging cable. There is a bit less head room when entering the rear seats and a bit less cargo space in the far back.