Remove Auto Remove Battery Remove Plug Remove Plug-in
article thumbnail

Next-gen batteries may benefit plug-in hybrids as much as EVs

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids with twice as much range are about to become the hot new thing. In interviews at the 2024 New York auto show, two executives familiar with their brands’ future products independently told Green.

Plug-in 164
article thumbnail

Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

Green Car Congress

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right). In addition to the ST-Line models, the Escape lineup also includes Base, Escape Active, Platinum and Plug-in Hybrid models.

Escape 259
article thumbnail

Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

Green Car Congress

This new zero-emissions vehicle will contribute to Honda’s previously announced goal to make battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and FCEVs represent 100% of its global auto sales by 2040. —Gary Robinson, vice president of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co. Underhood of all-new Honda FCEV coming in 2024.

Honda 273
article thumbnail

ŠKODA AUTO launches production of MEB battery systems at Mladá Boleslav headquarters

Green Car Congress

ŠKODA AUTO has started manufacturing battery systems for all-electric vehicles based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) in Mladá Boleslav. This makes the car manufacturer’s main plant the only production facility for MEB battery systems in Europe outside Germany.

Auto 273
article thumbnail

ŠKODA AUTO resumes production of high-voltage traction batteries

Green Car Congress

At ŠKODA’s headquarters in Mladá Boleslav, assembly of high-voltage traction batteries for Volkswagen Group plug-in hybrid models has recommenced as planned. ŠKODA AUTO has resumed production at its Czech plants. —Christian Bleiel, Head of Component Production at ŠKODA AUTO.

Auto 243
article thumbnail

Mitsubishi plans EVs, plug-in hybrids in expanded US lineup

Baua Electric

lineup with new hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs over the next few years. That included plans for an expanded “xEV” lineup encompassing hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs, and saw 50% of its product mix electrified by 2030. Mitsubishi plans to update its U.S. While it previously sold the tiny i-MiEV electric car in the U.S.,

article thumbnail

Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

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.

Plug-in 218