In the face of growing shortages of batteries and battery materials for electric cars, one respected analytics firm says those batteries would do more good for the environment put to use in more hybrid vehicles rather than fewer all-electric cars. Per …
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
BMW isn’t finished with internal combustion engines yet
Many automakers now see electric vehicles as the long-range future of the passenger vehicle. What may actually say more though, in the language of corporate nuance, is that few companies have gone so far as to solidly declare that the end is nigh for i…
Battle over EV tax credit pits automakers against oil interests
The possibility of an extension for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit has recently intensified lobbying efforts in Washington D.C.—and pitted the efforts of the auto industry soundly against those of the oil and gas industry. So reports the Washin…
BMW “eDrive Zone” function adds additional customer benefits for BMW plug-in hybrids
With the introduction of the fourth generation of BMW plug-in hybrid models, novel features are soon to be launched which will help maximize the distance covered using electric power. In this way, the BMW Group is clustering its expertise in the areas …
BMW pulls ahead its electrification plans by two years
Just eight weeks ago, at its annual shareholders meeting, BMW announced that it will build 12 new all-electric cars by 2025, along with 13 plug-in hybrid models. Now the company has moved up that schedule by two years and says it will have 25 new “elec…
BMW M Next concept points to i8 successor: More electric range, a lot more power
BMW is on a mission to broaden its electric-vehicle portfolio in the early part of this next decade, and as part of the future lineup neither of BMW’s quirky carbon-fiber ‘i’ cars are likely to carry through. While the i3 will be repl…
Electric Jaguar XJ flagship to compete with Tesla Model S
Jaguar Land Rover plans to launch its new flagship with a jolt. At a recent investor day, the company said its new flagship XJ sedan will launch first as an electric model, likely in 2020. Models with gas engines are expected to follow. The automaker p…
The new BMW 330e Touring plug-in hybrid revealed
The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Touring will be unveiled to the public for the first time on 25-27 June 2019 via the new BMW Group #NEXTGen presentation platform at BMW Welt in Munich and then it will make its motor show debut at Frankfurt …
News: Toyota and Subaru To Jointly Develop EVs
Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, and Subaru, one of the smaller ones, this week announced they will work together on a new EV platform.
Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 priced at €49,940, leases at €399 per month
Opel continues to implement this key element of the PACE! strategic plan by presenting the new all-wheel drive PHEV version of the Grandland X. Topping Opel’s SUV offer (that also comprises the Crossland X and the Mokka X), the elegant Grandland X…
