Nearly 7 of 10 consumers think next vehicle will have ICE powertrain
According to a recent global study by Deloitte, internal combustion engine powertrains dominate future U.S. intentions, with 69% of U.S. consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle. Despite a growing interest in sustainability globally, more than half (53%) of U.S. consumers are unwilling to pay more than $500 for alternative engine solutions, Deloitte says. Deloitte’s report,
Major EV trends that grew in 2021
There were two big EV trends last year that deserve to be put under the microscope.
Major EV mobility trends of 2021 and what to expect in 2022
IDTechEx walks through some of the most high-profile EV stories this year and how they are influencing the future of electromobility.
Toyota releases 640-mile range 2022 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid
The car can help optimize range by memorizing a driver’s stopping patterns and suggesting when to let off the accelerator.
EV collision repair: On your mark, get set…
The unstoppable shift to battery-operated EVs is right around the virtual corner.
Kia debuts new 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
This Sportage combines a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with a 44-kW motor to achieve up to 39 MPG.
NRS releases brake pads for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
These new EV brake pads reduce moisture dissipation and corrosion risk, the company says.
Lexus to release first plug-in hybrid with 2022 NX 450+ SUV
The SUV has an EPA-estimated 36-mile range on electric power only, made possible by a newly developed, lithium-ion battery.
Kia releases 2022 Sorento PHEV pricing
The Sorento PHEV has an EPA-estimated 32-mile all-electric driving range, with an EPA-estimated total range of 460 miles.
Global hybrid EV market to surge through 2031
A new study says the advent of new-age algorithms will enhance the fuel efficiency of hybrid electric vehicles.
XL Fleet to electrify Ram pickup trucks with hybrid upfit
XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible.
Up close with Ford’s hybrid pickup, the 2022 Ford Maverick
Ford says the Maverick, marketed as getting 40 MPG in the city, is the first standard full-hybrid pickup truck in America.
