article thumbnail

Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

The first series-manufactured automobiles for the Chinese market are scheduled to come off the production line from 2024 onwards in Changchun. The Audi A6 e-tron concept shows for the first time what a vehicle based on the PPE platform, reserved exclusively for e-automobiles, could look like: a 4.96-meter-long

Audi 243
article thumbnail

All 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models recalled for fire risk

Green Car Reports

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—a plug-in hybrid minivan—over concerns of a fire risk relating to the 12-volt accessory battery connection. The recall affects 27,634 vehicles—every Pacifica Hybrid produced for all model years combined.

Chrysler 151
article thumbnail

GM’s Volt Program = $700m

Revenge of the Electric Car

GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. General Motors will invest $336m in a Detroit-area assembly plant, bringing to $700m total investment in eight Michigan facilities to begin mass production of the rechargeable Chevrolet Volt electric car in late 2010.

Volt 124
article thumbnail

Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

Green Car Congress

With an electric drive and quick-charging technology from Audi’s PPE modular system, the Audi activesphere offers a range of more than 600 km, and extremely fast charging times due to 800-volt technology. The heart of the drive technology in all future PPE models will be the 800-volt charging technology.

Audi 259
article thumbnail

BMW presenting three new PHEV 3-Series models, two new 48V MHEV M diesels at Geneva show

Green Car Congress

l/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 153 – 143 g/km) feature an in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 250 kW/340 hp and a mild hybrid system featuring a 48-volt starter generator. liter in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine and mild hybrid technology with a 48-volt starter-generator.

BMW 371
article thumbnail

A New Life On The Grid For Tired Chevy Volt Battery Packs?

Green Car Reports

The lithium-ion battery pack in the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is backed by an eight-year, 100,000 mile warranty. But even the most carefully treated Volt battery pack will still have a finite lifespan in an automobile. Still, when.

Volt 118
article thumbnail

2019 Ram 1500 pickup has 48-volt 'mild hybrid' system for fuel economy

Green Car Reports

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has lagged GM and FOrd on the. Ironically, the Detroit automaker with the fewest electrified models on sale was the only one to bring hybridization to a new truck, in the form of its brand-new 2019 Ram 1500.

2019 113