Plug-in Hybrids

DuPont’s polymers can replace metals used in EVs to meet challenges facing increased EV adoption DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers (T&AP) has introduced a series of applications from its innovative electric and hybrid vehicle solutions portfolio during Auto Shanghai 2019. The anticipated release of practical applications is the first since …

Toyota will launch the C-HR and IZOA in China in 2020 Toyota has premiered its C-HR and IZOA battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as part of its activities on the opening day of Auto Shanghai 2019. The C-HR and IZOA will be the first BEVs to launch in China under the …

Wärtsilä will install a 1,450-kW battery on one of Harvey Gulf’s vessels A hybrid retrofit installation, featuring an energy storage solution from the technology group Wärtsilä, will significantly enhance the efficiency and environmental performance of the ‘Harvey Energy’, a platform supply vessel (PSV). The vessel, which is owned by Louisiana-based …

Selected users will test Škoda’s CITIGO E-PILOT in real world conditions The traditional Czech car manufacturer is entering the era of e-mobility with the all-electric Škoda CITIGO and the Škoda SUPERB with plug-in hybrid drive. As part of a pilot project, Škoda is now making the CITIGO E-PILOT available to …

Ford’s new line includes the Kuga Titanium, Kuga Plug-In Hybrid and the Kuga EcoBlue Hybrid Ford has unveiled the stylish and distinctive range of all-new Kuga SUVs. Ford’s most electrified vehicle ever, the Kuga Titanium, sporty Kuga ST‑Line and upscale Kuga Vignale will offer an advanced range of hybrid powertrains …

Nissan’s two EVs are the all electric IMs and the hybrid IMQ Nissan will unveil an all-new sedan and display two electrified concept vehicles at this year’s Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition, showing visitors how the company’s technologies and design are changing the future of mobility. The all-new sedan features Nissan’s …

SEAT will also collaborate with Volkswagen to develop a new vehicle platform SEAT has presented its electric strategy which, until the beginning of 2021, will include six electric and plug-in hybrid models. The electric version of the Mii and el-Born will be the brand’s first two fully electric models, while …

Ford has added a new alternator to recover electricity from its Li-ion battery Ford of Europe has announced its new 48-volt mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid. The electric vehicle line-up will become commercially available in 2020. The models are built with a “sophisticated” mild-hybrid architecture, which will supposedly augment …

Geely’s hybrid comes with a 56-km pure electric range Chinese car manufacturer Geely Auto launched its first MPV model Jia Ji with three powertrain options on March 13. The Hangzhou-based firm’s latest release, which targets young families, offers three powertrain options, including the newest PHEV, allowing for a pure electric …

UECC’s pure car/truck carrier will come with battery hybrid LNG systems United European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, has signed a contract to construct two new generation PCTC with China Ship Building Trading Co. and Jiangnan Shipyard Group Co. The newbuilding …