EV Central
JULY 10, 2023
All these prices are plus on-road costs but before rebates or deductions. Drive-away prices vary by state with the Dolphin retaining its number one status costing $39,489.57 To think that Hyundai will have a car to compete against the Chinese at absolute price is not right,” Hyundai Australia COO John Kett cautioned recently.
CN EV Post
MARCH 10, 2023
Earlier this week, one of Li Auto's under-construction 800 V charging stations was seen at a highway service area in China, sparking widespread discussion in the Chinese community. All of Li Auto's current models are extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), which are essentially plug-in hybrids.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
From FastLane: In order for plug-in electric vehicles to become part of the mainstream, a plug-in “ecosystem” must be in place when vehicles like the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle hit the market. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2015
Furthermore, the batteries in a PHEV are generally smaller than those in any other electric vehicle constructed today and the battery savings in the PHEV from a pure BEV can easily make up for the cost of the small liquid-fueled engine, resulting in a lower-cost production vehicle for mass distribution.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
75 
Let's personalize your content