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New Gen 8 Volkswagen Golf offers five hybrid versions from 48V MHEV to PHEV

Green Car Congress

The powertrain range of the new Golf features gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); natural gas (TGI); mild hybrid (eTSI); and plug-in hybrid drives (eHybrid). All gasoline and diesel engines are turbocharged direct injection units. Gasoline engines (TSI). They generate 66 kW/90 PS; 81 kW/110 PS; 96 kW/130 PS; and 110 kW/150 PS.

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Hyundai introduces enhanced IONIQ in Europe; BEV gets 38.3 kWh pack

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. As of its launch in 2016, IONIQ was the world’s first car planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric interior.

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

Clean Fleet Report

It is easy to overlook the importance of the legal side of owning a car when you see the open road in front of you. You should learn how to connect your phone via Bluetooth so you can stream music while taking hands-free calls; this will not only make your trip more exciting but keep you safe! It’s different and similar with EVs.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace. Of the 289 million cars registered on US roads, barely 2 million are electric.

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Pairing EV Charging with Solar Storage Opens a World of Possibility

Setec Powerr

The benefits of solar energy are numerous, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy independence, and lower electricity bills. EVs, or electric vehicles, are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmentally-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness.

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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

Baua Electric

Once powered by polluting combustion engines, these days, most golf carts use quiet and emissions-free electric motors, charging up their batteries for mere pennies and offering plenty of around-the-town range. Eco-friendly transportation Electric golf carts produce zero emissions during use, making them an environmentally friendly option.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Green Car Congress

The main lever here is a far-reaching product strategy with massive expansion of e-mobility: In ten years, the goal is to have a total of more than seven million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads—around two thirds of them with a fully-electric drive train. Product strategy: fully-electric models in high-volume series.

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