According to Autobild.de, Audi is preparing to take Tesla head on in the coming years with the planned launch of the Audi Q8 e-Tron quattro. With four wheel drive and an anticipated range as high as 430 miles, the Q8 e-Tron would compete nicely with the upcoming Tesla Model X SUV. Now, Autocar Magazine has… Continue reading Audi Q8 e-Tron to be produced in 2017, battling Tesla Model X
At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, VIA Motors’ debuted its extended range electric van as a passenger shuttle. The EREV Van was used as a private VIP shuttle to move filmmakers and guests associated with Heretic Films up and down the 10,000 foot mountain “day in and day out with a full… Continue reading VIA Motors EREV Van used as shuttle at movie festival
According to a top BMW executive, the automaker will not add a third model to its i sub-brand of electric vehicles until it gets a better picture of demand. In an interview with Reuters, Harald Krueger said “We need to see how demand for the car develops” before they add more i vehicles to the brand.… Continue reading BMW has no plans for additional ‘i’ electric vehicles
At the Washington Auto Show this week, Hyundai took to the stage with it’s Tucson Fuel Cell electric vehicle CUV. Michael O’brien, the vice president of the corporate and product planning for Hyundai Motor America, announced that 88,000 people have visited the Tucson Fuel Cell’s microsite. Hyundai isn’t yet taking orders for the vehicle, and… Continue reading Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle could be a big hit
Earlier this week, via the companies Facebook page, Kenguru announced they would start taking pre-orders on their B1 and Z1 wheelchair accessible electric vehicles. The B1 EV features a motorcycle handlebar style steering and control system, while the Z1 will use a joystick control. Both vehicles are powered by 2- 32 volt AC belt drive… Continue reading Kenguru announces pre-orders on wheelchair accessible electric vehicle
Announced at the Washington DC Auto Show yesterday, Nissan said that FedEx will be one of the first companies to test the electric van in the US. FedEx is already testing the EV in Japan, Germany, and some cities in Singapore. The Nissan electric van uses the same drivetrain as the Nissan Leaf, but since… Continue reading Nissan e-NV200 electric van now starting testing in USA
By now, you’ve heard the rumors that Ford may bring a 2015 Focus Energi plug-in hybrid to next year’s lineup. When the Focus Energi PHEV mention was first made, it was only stated that it would use the same 2.0 liter engine as the C-max Energi. GreenCarReports.com wasn’t happy leaving at that, so they did… Continue reading Ford Focus Energi could have 25 miles of range, $27,500
At the North American International Auto Show earlier this week, VIA Motors announced that is has received an $80 million purchase agreement from Sun Country Highway. The deal outlines plans to electrify hotels and other businesses as part of a trans-continental electrification project. The privately funded ‘Sun Country Highway’ project has launched over 1,000 charging… Continue reading VIA Motors makes $80 million deal to electrify Best Western hotels in Canada
Bentley has confirmed that it’s upcoming SUV will be available as a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2017. The PHEV comes a year after the launch of the Bentley SUV. The rest of Bentley’s lineup will follow suit with hybrid versions when they’re due for refresh or replacement. Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Wolfgang Schreiber… Continue reading Bentley SUV will get plug-in hybrid version in 2017
Way back in April 2013, when Mercedes was knee-deep in B-Class Electric Drive press releases, CEO Stephen Cannon said there would be a plug-in hybrid with “full electric capability on the C-Class Platform”. Yesterday, at the Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz reconfirmed the PHEV when they unveiling of their redesigned C-Class sedan. In order to improve… Continue reading Mercedes C-Class PHEV re-confirmed, no date set
The BMW X5 eDrive was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September. Later that month, BMW said it was about to start production of the plug-in hybrid X5 SUV. Motoring.com.au, using a presentation that BMW executive Peter Wolf made at the official X5 launch, reported that BMW was “close to” production of the… Continue reading BMW X5 eDrive PHEV could be here sooner than expected
The third generation Ford Focus was launched in 2012, and shortly after was followed by the Ford Focus Electric. Now, a facelifted version is set for 2015, and will likely be revealed this year at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The third generation Focus has been a worldwide sensation, selling 1.02 millioin in 2012… Continue reading Ford Focus to get facelift, and plug-in hybrid version
Attached to the disappointing news that Volvo won’t be offering the diesel-powered V60 PHEV globally is confirmation that the XC90 PHEV will be offered worldwide. In an interview with Drive.com.au back in November, Volvo Cars senior vice president of product planning, Lex Kerssemakers, confirmed a new plug-in hybrid electric powertrain would be Volvo’s ‘eco-leader of… Continue reading Volvo XC90 PHEV will be sold globally in late 2014
With no announcement or press release, Ford has lowered the price on the Ford Fusion Energi by $4000. Thanks to the eagle eyes at InsideEVs, the new pricing was spotted yesterday. Ford’s plug-in offerings have really started to gain traction in the marketplace recently. In the last 4 months of 2013, Ford sold over 3600… Continue reading Ford Fusion Energi price reduced $4000, quietly
Based on the successful Nissan NV200 van, the new London Taxi has been re-designed to make it “instantly recognizable” as one of the capital’s iconic black cabs. The newly redesigned taxi was developed in London by Nissan Design Europe in Paddington. The NV200 for London is part of Nissan’s global taxi program which involves providing… Continue reading Nissan unveils plans for e-NV200 London Taxi
A BMW spokesman has said that incorporating the carbon fiber reinforced plastic body shell (the same method used in the BMW i3) into the i8 convertible design is proving problematic. The last architecture presented some fairly major challenges, to be able to produce a convertible in that format. The rigidity was hard to find with… Continue reading BMW i8 hits development challenges, say BMW officials
Ford Motor Co. has announced it will be debuting a Ford C-max Energi Solar concept plug-in hybrid vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week. Ford thinks the C-max Energi Solar concept is a way to free vehicles from the need to plug into a wall socket to recharge. Solar panels on… Continue reading Ford will debut C-max Energi Solar concept car at Consumer Electronics Show
