Remove Ford Remove Kits Remove Powered Remove Re-Charge
article thumbnail

Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

Baua Electric

It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power banks and more. Trucks like the Silverado EV are literally huge mobile battery packs, with this truck’s massive 205-kwh capacity the equivalent of 15 Powerwalls; even making a small portion of the pack available should be enough to power an American home for days.

GM 52
article thumbnail

Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines. When the RWD version on 18-inch wheels arrives it will offer 614km (WLTP) between charges. It’s striking in the metal. Distinctive.

Hyundai 98
article thumbnail

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

EV Central

Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. Rivals include the Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV ($54,440, 69km electric range) and Cupra Formentor VZe ($60,990, 50km range). Safety kit also runs deep. It optimises electric and petrol-electric hybrid drive depending on torque demand and the battery state of charge.

PHEV 98
article thumbnail

Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. Earlier post.)

Ford 186
article thumbnail

VW reveals first details of electric T7 eTransporter: It’s not as sexy as an ID.Buzz but it can carry heaps of stuff

EV Central

And if you’re wondering why you’d buy the van-maker’s latest eTransporter over the ID.Buzz with its glorious retro-styling, wonder no more. If you need more range, or power, you’ll have to opt for the larger 83kWh battery that provides the choice of a 100kW, 160kW or 210kW electric motor.

Re-Charge 105
article thumbnail

New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Audi A6 e-Tron – concept car points to sleek large luxury sedan powered only by electricity. BMW X5 FCEV – hydrogen-powered version of large SUV is a pilot program for now, but expect things to grow. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains.

article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Establishing dealer network.

Plug-in 45