The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz S 560 e (combined fuel consumption: 2.6-2.5 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 59-57 g/km, combined electrical consumption: 20.2-20.0 kWh/100 km) is now available for order priced from 96,065 euro. The modified …
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
FCA announces production Jeep Renegade plug-in hybrid in Italy
Jeep said Monday that it laid the groundwork to begin production of a plug-in hybrid version of its small Renegade at the factory in southern Italy where it’s produced alongside the Fiat 500X. The model is expected to go on sale in early 2020, though i…
Melfi Plant Prepares For Production Of New Jeep Renegade Plug-In Hybrid
The FCA Melfi Plant in Italy is beginning preparations to produce the Jeep Renegade Plug-in Hybrid scheduled for market launch in early 2020. The Renegade PHEV will be produced alongside the Renegade and 500X full combustion engine products that are cu…
One size won’t fit all for future Kia EVs
For an automaker that’s pitching itself toward the fun side of the Hyundai Motor Group, the tone for the automaker’s sizable electric push soon sounds altogether like pants. “It’s all about what fits,” said Michael Winkler…
Germans Pull Plug On Selling PHEVs In Europe Due To WLTP
Some need more range to stay eligible for subsidies. Europe’s second-best selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the Volkswagen Passat GTE. Or, at least, it was. According to Automotive News, the automaker stopped selling it and the number four-ranked Golf GTE due to the advent of new emissions regulations known as the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test […]
Charging cord for 2019 Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid may start fire, will be recalled
A certain charging cord included in a small number of 2019 Volvo XC60 crossover SUVs may overheat and shock owners, or start a fire, the automaker said this month. Volvo announced a recall for 35 Volvo XC60 T8 crossover SUVs earlier this month to repla…
Plug-In Hybrid DS7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE SUV revealed
The expanding DS 7 CROSSBACK range, which has been on sale since beginning 2018, is venturing into new territory with the innovative DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4×4 model. For the first time, a Premium C SUV has been able to offer customers a v…
PEUGEOT Unveils New Plug-In Hybrid Engine Range
PEUGEOT has announced the launch of its new Plug-in Hybrid petrol engine range. The new engines are available for the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV, and all-new PEUGEOT 508 and 508 SW. PEUGEOT’s new HYBRID engines give PEUGEOT drivers the chance to experienc…
Ford reveals production version of new Transit Custom PHEV
Ford’s Transit Custom strengthens its position as Europe’s leading one-tonne van with the public debut of the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, shown for the first time in production form at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Tran…
Cummins Debuts PowerDrive Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain in Hannover
Cummins Inc. unveiled the PowerDrive, an advanced suite of plug-in hybrid electric powertrain solutions spanning light, medium and heavy-duty applications, at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show. This unique hybrid system is centre stage at the Cummin…