On Friday, BMW revealed the next-generation X5 plug-in hybrid, with significantly more electric range and a 6-cylinder engine replacing the 4-cylinder in the current X5 plug-in hybrid. Based on the new third-generation X5, BMW says theX5 xDrive45e iPer…
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Event: 2018 Pebble Beach EV Recap
What started off as a trickle a few years ago has become a torrent of a new EVs, new manufacturers and new technologies. Clean Fleet Report was there the entire week, and here are the new BEVs and PHEVs we found at Pebble Beach EV Week.
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2019 Chevy Volt gets higher prices with more equipment
In June, we heard that the 2019 Chevrolet Volt will come with a faster charger and more luxury features. Now, CarsDirect has learned how much those features will add to the price. The price of the base Volt LT model will go up $300 to $34,395, includin…
Ford recalls Focus Electric, Fusion Energi, and C-Max Energi charge cords
Ford announced a recall on Wednesday of the 120-volt charge cords supplied with nearly all of the plug-in hybrid and electric cars it built through 2015. The cars affected include the 2012 to 2015 Focus Electric, the 2013 to 2015 Ford C-Max Energi, and…
Toledo Machining Plant To Build Key Component For First Plug-In Hybrid Jeep
FCA US has awarded the production of the Power Electronics module for the Jeep Wrangler PHEV to its Toledo Machining Plant, positioning the 54-year-old Ohio facility to play a key role in helping the Company meet future regulatory requirements. As part…
Best deals on hybrid, plug-in and electric cars for August 2018
This month, green-car buyers can find some screaming deals. These aren’t just local programs or restricted to California buyers, either. As always, our list of deals comes from our partners at CarsDirect. This month, they have focused on deals availabl…
Study: 60% Of Trips Were Less Than 6 Miles, Range Anxiety Overblown
This could be really positive news for EV adoption. Although there has been data showing the people’s commutes in the U.S. are getting longer (mostly due to traffic), the U.S. Department of Energy released some compelling information, complete with an updated chart. It turns out that about 60 percent of all vehicle trips in the […]
Ford introducing Territory midsize SUV in China; will offer plug-in hybrid variant in 2019
Ford shared on Monday the first images of the new Territory, a mid-size SUV with the affordable price-tag, rich technology and looks to carve inroads into China’s richest vein of future growth – new buyers in emerging cities. Ford developed the Territo…
2019 Land Rover Range Rover plug-in hybrid pricing starts at $96,145
By 2024, Land Rover will have a whole new lineup of hybrid and electric luxury SUVs. As we learned yesterday, that lineup will include plug-in hybrid and electric versions of its small Evoque crossover SUV. Now the company has released pricing for its …
Range Rover PHEV now on sale in US; pricing starts at $78,300
Land Rover announced updates to the Range Rover model lineup for the 2019 model year. Updates include the introduction of a new P400e plug-in hybrid electric powertrain, Wade Sensing system and expanded Advanced Driver Assistance System functi…
