Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2020

Audi is pricing its 2020 A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid with a MSRP of $94,000 in the US. Joining the flagship sedan model line, the Audi A8 TFSI e serves as the first plug-in hybrid variant of the A8. liter, turbocharged V6 engine paired with an electric motor integrated into the torque converter of the eight-speed automatic transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Atlis Motor Vehicles (Atlis), a vertically integrated start-up EV company developing an electric work truck and the batteries and motors to drive it, signed a collaborative agreement with ArcelorMittal, the leading producer of automotive steels, to help speed its product development. —Mark Hanchett, CEO of Atlis Motor Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Volkswagen will introduce the new Touareg R with a plug-in hybrid drive at the Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March 2020). The hybrid drive of the Touareg R essentially consists of a 2,995 cm 3 V6 turbocharged gasoline engine (250 kW/340 PS), the electric drive motor (100kW/136 PS) and a lithium-ion battery (energy capacity of 14.1

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The all-new 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe is the first Grand Cherokee to offer plug-in hybrid capability. Qmerit-certified installers are licensed, insured and screened.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. Offering real all-wheel capability in a hybrid package, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid features the new Subaru StarDrive Technology that uniquely integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As per recent reports, SAE International, formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers, has confirmed Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as a standard EV connector. Ford and General Motors were only the beginning , and more recently, even holdouts like Volkswagen have committed to the charging standard.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2019

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, BMW announced the market launch of a plug-in hybrid variant of the globally popular BMW X3. This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The Touareg is now available to order in two different plug-in hybrid versions: the Touareg eHybrid and the Touareg R. The two all-wheel-driven plug-in hybrid SUVs both feature a high level of efficiency, the familiar good all-round characteristics of the Touareg, and significantly enhanced standard equipment. kWh net, 17.9

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 28, 2023

Ford started it last month when it announced it would install charging sockets in its electric cars that conform to the Tesla charging standard commonly known as the North American Charging Standard.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The aim of the three-year project is to develop an agile and digitalized production system complete with modular product concept for innovative electric motors. —Thomas Pfund, President of the E-Motors Business Unit at Schaeffler. Earlier post.). Photo: Markus Breig, KIT).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2019

With the market launch of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e ( earlier post ), the drive portfolio of the Sporty Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now being expanded to include a plug-hybrid system. An electric motor with an output of 83 kW/113 hp, a lithium-ion battery with a gross energy content increased to 24.0 It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. l/100 km (112.0–123.8 l/100 km (112.0–123.8

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

Volkswagen’s top-of-the-range model Touareg now also features a plug-in hybrid drive. The Touareg R can be driven at up to 140 km/h using electric power; above this speed, the turbocharged V6 gasoline engine (TSI) supplements the electric drive motor. The Touareg R will cover most commuter distances fully electrically.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Volkswagen’s new Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake are available in Europe as plug-in hybrid models. When using the electric motor, the two new Arteon models can drive at speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph). The standard interior equipment package comes with Digital Cockpit Pro (digital instruments), an 8.0-inch

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2019

Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. In the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid models, the electric motor is located between the V8 engine and the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission. hours with the standard 7.2 The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

BMW’s new 7 Series features a number of powertrain changes, including a plug-in hybrid drive system with a new design offering an increased electric range, enhanced performance and lower consumption. Thus equipped, all model variants of the new BMW 7 Series meet the requirements of the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2019

The existing T5 turbocharged 250 hp gasoline unit has been joined by an all-wheel-drive T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 303 hp gasoline engine with an 87 hp electric motor for a total output of 390 hp. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6 The T8 Twin Engine's 11.8

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 21, 2023

Honda and Acura leaned on General Motors’ Ultium technology to accelerate electric vehicle development, so it’s unsurprising to see the Japanese automakers following their American counterpart’s lead in some areas. The coalition includes some who’ve already signed on with Tesla, including General Motors and Mercedes-Benz.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2020

The China Electricity Council (CEC) recently ratified and published a set of national standards (“GuoBiao” or GB standard) for the wireless charging of EVs; WiTricity’s patented technology is incorporated in the standards. The new standards are: GB / T 38775.1 GB / T 38775.2 GB / T 38775.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2020

The new-generation compact car benefits from gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); compressed natural gas (TGI); mild-hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) units. The new Leon’s offer of standard gasoline engines are all direct-injection, turbocharged units and provide power outputs between 66kW/90PS and 140kW/190PS. liter TDI units.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2020

Standard production of the BMW core brand’s first pure electric model will get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) in China in late summer as planned: BBA Plant Dadong will produce the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a pure electric drive train for the global market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The new Connected Home Charging is offered for the BMW i5 as well as for the plug-in hybrid models.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

unveiled PowerDrive, a suite of plug-in hybrid electric powertrain solutions spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty applications, at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show. In a series hybrid, the electric motor is the only means of providing power to the wheels. Cummins Inc. The Cummins PowerDrive 6000 is paired with a Cummins B6.7

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2020

Toyota Motor Europe reported 2019 sales of 1,089,422 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, an increase of +5.2% The new RAV4 plug-in hybrid will be the flagship of Toyota’s hybrid lineup in Europe. It is also equipped as standard with the Toyota’s AWD-i intelligent electric all-wheel drive system. growth on 2018. growth on 2018.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 The Toyota RAV4 Prime will come to market in summer 2020.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It started with David, the recently introduced 6-phase inverter, followed by the company’s newest innovation, the Quark electric motor that utilizes a novel torque/power-rich balance between radial (power-dense) and axial (torque-dense) flux topology dubbed Raxial Flux. Quark Electric Motor. The Quark motor weighs around 28.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. Earlier post.) Current specs refer to European models only. It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? But it needs to be plugged in to an electrical outlet to maintain the electric-only range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Audi is presenting plug-in hybrid variants of the models A8, A7 Sportback, A6 and Q5 with an electric range of more than 40 kilometers (25 miles) in the WLTP cycle at the Geneva Motor Show. The new plug-in hybrid models will be available for order during the course of the year 2019. It stores 14.1

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) is now available to order and will arrive in US dealerships in the first half of 2023. The basis for the hybrid drive system is provided by the 3.0L This is paired with a 21.5

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Plug-in hybrids reached record sales in 2023, with more than 250,000 vehicles sold, or about 20% of total plug-in vehicle sales, according to the Department of Energy. The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3%

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2011

The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. TMC) plans to make plug-in capabilities standard for Prius hybrid models slated to debut in 2014. Prius hybrid models debuting in 2014 will come with plug-in capabilities as a standard feature. The future plug-ins will feature high-performance lithium ion batteries.

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JUNE 9, 2023

If that news gave you whiplash, last night’s announcement of a similar move from General Motors will surely put yer back out. In a conversation with Elon Musk yesterday on Twitter, GM boss Mary Barra explained her company will begin to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Hyundai Motor America has selected AeroVironment, Inc. NASDAQ:AVAV) as the preferred provider for charging system installation at its dealerships across North America for its 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ( earlier post ). The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid also comes with a lifetime hybrid battery warranty.

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