2021 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e, A7 55 TFSI e, and A8 60 TFSI The 2021 Audi Q5, A7, and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrids bring torque-rich, powerful plug-in performance and all-electric driving to Audi customers. 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e receives a host of updates, A7 TFSI e is new to the U.S. The [...]
So many choices at a reasonable price Electric when you want it. Gas when you need it. Driving range increases from 124 miles to 170 miles exceeding Nissan Leaf Battery pack capacity increases from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh The on-board charger increases from 6.6 kW to 7.2 kW, increasing charging speed. When you use [...]
Hyundai Tucson powertrains Tucson is Hyundai Motor’s best-selling model globally and represents its vision for progressive design, eco-focused powertrains, and advanced technologies The fourth-generation model is available in both short and long wheelbases worldwide The Tucson offers an array of powertrains, including internal combustion, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid Hyundai Motor Company today launched the all-new [...]
A Plug-in hybrid for sustainability Combined 288 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. A combined 60 MPGe and 18 miles electric-only range. MSRP of $48,550 plus $995 Destination. The 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e is the millennial that I could live with for the rest of my life. I [...]
There were over 500,000 electrified vehicles on America's roads in 2015. While that is a significant increase from the 70,000 in 2012, it is still fewer than predicted for U.S. cars on the roads. EV sales are increasing, up over 37% in 2016. As more PHEV and EV SUVs come on the market, we will [...]
The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) reports that funding is needed for the five million electric vehicles projected to come online. While that might be a good problem to have, it needs to be addressed. What are the options for balancing the rebate program? Could California offer to pay a dollar rebate or access to [...]
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California green vehicle market continues to experience growth throughout the state, especially with increasing electric vehicles sales which now make up 3.1 percent of total new vehicle sales year to date, an increase from 2.4 percent this time last year. However, according to the California Green Vehicle Report, the overall California [...]
"We are in an era of transformation. I would argue that transformation is impacting the auto industry more than any other (industry). The automotive industry is currently the epicenter of innovation. Autonomous vehicles, electrified mobility, and ubiquitous connectivity are expected to transform the entire concept of transportation." Mike Mansuetti, president of Robert Bosch LLC There [...]
Electrify America There were over 500,000 electrified vehicles on America's roads in 2015. While that is a significant increase from the 70,000 in 2012, it is still less than projected. EV sales are increasing, up over 37% in 2016. This year there will be more PHEV and EV SUVs on the market, than ever before. [...]
At the 2018 New York International Auto Show, there was a variant of an electrified vehicle on every manufacturer's stage. Some have been around for years, some we got to see for the first time. Thanks to Toyota (the company with the longest running hybrid), Tesla (the only all-electric car company in the United States), [...]