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More greenwash? Mitsubishi promises “electrified” future, but vague on EVs

The Driven EV News

Japanese automakers refer to petrol powered hybrid vehicles as "electrified powertrains". In a world with plenty of pure battery electric vehicles available, are hybrids just greenwash? Mitsubishi promises “electrified” future, but vague on EVs appeared first on The Driven. The post More greenwash?

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Confirmed! Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system

EV Central

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. Mitsubishi Motors are researching and developing such a system, but at this moment launching time is not decided yet.” 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven.

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GKN Driveline Multi-Mode eTransmission used in Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Green Car Congress

The new GKN Multi-Mode eTransmission makes its debut on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ) being showcased at the Frankfurt Motor show this week. Mitsubishi Motors’ new Twin Motor 4WD Plug-in Hybrid Electric crossover is powered by two 60 kW electric motors, one in the front and the other one in the rear. Click to enlarge.

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2024 Jeep Compass Hybrid takes aim at Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

EV Central

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe and Compass e-Hybrid will take over the local range in the first half of 2024, replacing the existing petrol and diesel powertrains. litre turbo-petrol engine paired with two e-motors – one of which is located on the front axle and the other on the rear axle – and an 11.4kWh battery pack.

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2024 BYD Seal U confirmed for Australia: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power on notice as plug-in hybrid SUV nears

EV Central

BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. litre petrol engine with a 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor.

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Review: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Green Cars News

Mitsubishi understood the market when the Outlander first appeared in 2014, combining a 2.0-litre litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a decent battery pack, creating something that was big and green. Who’d have thought that the best-selling plug-in hybrid car would be a sizeable SUV?