It seems like it wasn’t that long ago that hybrids, be they standard HEVs or plug-ins, were regarded as a wimpy compromise. However, the electrically assisted segment has truly come into its own in recent years, with these powertrains carrying the latest Chevy Corvette ZR1X to 1.68-second 0-60 mph runs, and imbuing pickups and SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe with incredible towing power.
