Plug-in hybrids are an important milestone on the road to zero-emissions driving. Mercedes‑Benz Cars is pushing ahead with the development of its plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label. With the A 250 e and B 250 e (combined fuel consumption …
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2020 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid gets more electric range, XtraBoost performance
Three years ago BMW positioned the 330e as the plug-in you wouldn’t have to wait for—in one very memorable ad that showed an owner skipping past empty Superchargers for a 330e and zooming off on engine power. We know how that ended up. The …
New BMW 330e plug-in hybrid launched
A combination of peerless dynamics and exemplary efficiency defines the character of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. And now the addition to the range of drive solutions of a plug-in hybrid system brings an extra, particularly future-focused angle to …
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Models Announced
Porsche continues to consistently focus on e-mobility, with the Cayenne range following the Panamera series in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw th…
BMW reveals more efficient 225xe Active Tour plug-in hybrid
Recent advances in battery cell technology for BMW plug-in hybrid models are extending the capabilities in terms of locally emissions-free driving pleasure – both in the city and beyond. The new battery generation in the BMW 225xe Active Tourer incre…
For MY 2018, Electric-Drive Vehicle Models Were Available in Nine Different Size Classes
Fifty-six models of electric-drive vehicles were available in model year (MY) 2018, according to the US Department of Energy data. One quarter of the models were midsize cars, followed by large cars at 16% and compact cars at 14%. Together, small sport…
Pininfarina-kissed Karma GT plug-in hybrid heading to Monterey Car Week
Gone is the Joker grin, as well as the walrus mustache. The new Karma GT by Pininfarina will show off its much sleeker facelift at Monterey Car Week next weekend in California. The GT by Pininfarina, which made its first appearance at the Shanghai auto…
BMW 530e updated for 2019 with more range and optional all-wheel drive
BMW is increasing the efficiency, appeal and variety of its electrified models for the upper mid-range segment. The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and…
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid includes more active-safety features
The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid joins non-hybrid Optima models in making several important safety features standard. In 2019, automatic emergency braking and automatic lane control were optional on the Optima Hybrid EX and were not available on the Plug-in …
BMW doubles battery production in US for coming X3 and X5 plug-in hybrids
BMW is doubling is battery production capacity in preparation for producing two new plug-in hybrids at its South Carolina factory. The company plans to begin producing the 2020 BMW X5 xDrive 45e plug-in hybrid SUV there on August 1, followed by the new…
