Plug-in Hybrids

Mercedes-Benz will present plug-in hybrid SUVs later this year Purchasing and operation leaders of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) met with representatives from 240 suppliers at the company’s annual Supplier Forum in June. MBUSI has held supplier forums such as this one to orient its suppliers to expectations …

GM wants to introduce 10 more new energy vehicles in the Chinese market between 2021 and 2023 On World Environment Day, General Motors mapped out its electrification path in China in support of its vision of a future with zero emissions. GM is on track to deliver 10 new energy vehicle …

The deal will support Waymo’s self-driving ambitions Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will provide 2,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo’s self-driving fleet. In January, Chrysler agreed to provide thousands of vehicles to Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing service. The vehicles will be delivered later this year. Their partnership started in May 2016 …

Efficient Drivetrains receives order for 30 PHEV bus drivetrain systems from Chinese city Kunming Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrain solutions, announced that they have received a production order for PHEV bus drivetrain systems from the city of Kunming, …

BMW’s new charging pad has an efficiency rating of 85% BMW i has launched a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Like many wireless charging solutions being developed by other companies, BMW’s wireless charging utilises a base pad over which the …

Volvo will offer its first car without a diesel powertrain in 2019 Slated for a global launch in 2019, the new Volvo S60 will be the first car from Volvo Car to be offered without a diesel powertrain. The new Volvo S60 sedan – to be launched later this spring – …

The partnership offers a home edition of the InCharge charging network. Research shows that 90% of all charging takes place at work or at home An agreement was announced on May 3, effective immediately, that will see the new partnership offer “InCharge Smart home” to all of Volvo’s PHEVs customers in …

Groupe PSA’s premium brand says all new vehicles will be hybrid or full EVs within the next few years, and unveils 2035 EV concept PSA Group’s luxury and premium arm, DS Automobiles, has said all future models will be electrified, joining the range of automakers making a pledge for an …

Ford is refocusing itself away from passenger cars and towards EVs and trucks US automotive giant Ford has announced a new strategy, with plans to phase out production and sales of passenger cars in North America, in favour of trucks, SUVs and EVs. Ford has been lagging behind in the …

Toyota promises 10 new vehicles by the end of 2020, including PHEV variants of the Corolla and Levin Toyota has unveiled PHEVs versions of its Corolla and Levin models during the first day of the Beijing Auto Show. The PHEVs, with an electric range of 50 km or more, will be first …