Volvo’s plug-in hybrid variant of its XC40 compact crossover is hitting showrooms in the UK, offering a glimpse of what we can likely expect within the next model year. The XC40 PHEV is based on its T5 trim, which is the range-topper for the small Volv…
Tag: Plug-in Hybrids
ZF EVplus Delivers More Current to the Plug-in Hybrid
ZF is demonstrating that plug-in hybrids can be considered as true electric vehicles: Solely on electrical power, the ZF EVplus concept vehicle runs more than 100 kilometers under real-life conditions. This is a sufficient range for most drivers to cov…
Volvo becomes first car manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with launch of new XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Volvo reaches an important milestone in its powertrain electrification programme with the debut of the new T5 Twin Engine hybrid system in the multi-award-winning XC40 SUV. The introduction makes Volvo the only manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid v…
Audi launches A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid
Audi is systematically pursuing its electrification strategy and is now offering its large four-door coupe as a powerful and efficient PHEV. Intelligent drive management with a predictive operating strategy enables high electric range, low fuel co…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e plug-in hybrid: More electric range, and quicker
Sometimes one model year makes quite the difference; and such is the case for the Mercedes-Benz GLC350e plug-in hybrid. The 2020 version of this model will get refreshed styling, the luxury automaker’s latest cabin interface, and its new, third-g…
Launch of the Superb iV and Citigoe iV marks the beginning of the electrified era for SKODA
SKODA is entering the electromobility era with the introduction of the new SKODA iV sub-brand. The Czech manufacturer’s first electrified production models include SKODA’s first plug-in hybrid, the Superb iV and the Citigoe iV. In addition to the Sup…
Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLC plug-in hybrids unveiled
World premiere of the plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de 4MATIC. The GLE impresses with its all-electric range: thanks to a battery with a capacity of 31.2 kWh, it is capable of over 100 kilometres (62 miles) according to NEDC with a corresp…
SKODA starts production battery-packs for VW Group’s PHEVs
SKODA AUTO has manufactured the first production components for electric Volkswagen Group cars at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. SKODA now produces high-voltage traction batteries for plug-in hybrids based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform. Michael…
Tech: 5 Innovative Technologies Coming Your Way In 2020
Thinking of buying a car in 2020? Auto technology is ever-evolving. Automakers are continually making cars more fuel-efficient, more secure, more autonomous.
All-new Peugeot plug-in hybrids: 508 HYBRID and 508 SW HYBRID with up to 217 mpg
The latest plug-in hybrid additions to the PEUGEOT range, all-new PEUGEOT 508 HYBRID and 508 SW HYBRID, will provide fuel efficiency of up to 217mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 29g/km when order books open later this year. They are capable of more …