Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko says the automaker will produce plug-in hybrid versions of the next generation ASX crossover and the Pajjero/Shogun SUV. The 2 plug-in hybrids will join the Outlander PHEV which is already on sale throughout Europe and in New Zealand. The conventionally powered ASX replacement will launch in 2016 and the plug-in version… Continue reading Mitsubishi plans ASX PHEV and Pajero PHEV
As strict carbon emissions requirements come into effect in Europe, Mercedes-Benz announces plans to roll at at least 10 new plug-in hybrid models by 2017! The first Mercedes vehicle with a plug (aside from the fully electric B-Class Electric Drive) will be the new long-wheelbase S500 plug-in hybrid that just launched in Europe. The vehicle… Continue reading Mercedes Benz S-500 plug-in hybrid comes in March 2015, ‘at least’ 10 other PHEV to follow
Since they didn’t display any plug-in hybrid models like all of the other global carmakers at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, Hyundai Motor Group faced criticism that they are not coping with the changing face of the global auto market. It’s welcome news that, according to the KoreanCarBlog.com, Hyundai Motor Group will release plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Plug-in versions of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima coming in 2015
First introduced in September, the Passat GTE made its official unveiling at the 2014 Paris Motor Show earlier this month. The Passat follows the naming conventions of the Golf GTE – which is also a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The hybrid powerplant uses a 1.4 liter turbo gasoline engine and an electric motor for total system… Continue reading Volkswagen Passat GTE from the Paris Motor Show
According to the EPA, the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf electric vehicle has a range rating of 83 miles (combined city and highway driving). The test drives were done only in B-Mode which is the maximum regenerative braking mode, and put the e-Golf 1 mile below the Nissan LEAF, and 1 mile above the Chevy Spark EV.… Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf gets EPA rated 83 mile range
In an effort to become more competitive with the Nissan Leaf, the Honda Fit EV, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and the Chevy Volt, Ford has finally decided to lower their only pure electric vehicle offering by $6,000. Ford had already lowered the Focus Electric by about $4000 last year, but that still left the vehicle’s starting… Continue reading Ford Focus Electric price dropped $6000 to $29,995
In 2015, Chrysler is launching the next-generation Town & Country minivan. Shortly after that, they will be releasing a plug-in hybrid version of it as well. At the Paris Auto Show, CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed the new vehicle will arrive a year earlier than was previously mentioned. Back in May, at an investor presentation, Chrysler… Continue reading Plug-in hybrid Chrysler Town & Country coming in 2015
Earlier this week, at an investors meeting, General Motors’ global product chief Mark Reuss confirmed that GM will make a Chevrolet electric vehicle. Reuss also confirmed that this EV will be different than the Volt and the ELR, in that it will not be an extended range electric hybrid, but a full battery-only electric vehicle.… Continue reading GM to make 200 mile Chevrolet EV
