Alternative Propulsion

OEMs know consumers won’t flock to electric vehicles unless public charging becomes widely available and highly visible. So they’re doing something about it.

Even though relaxed U.S. standards are on the horizon; the industry continues to increase EV efforts.

The new production facility within an existing Hungary plant is meant to increase Toray’s total battery-separator-film production capacity about 20%.

Green NCAP tests do not take into account the energy involved in generating electricity or producing fuel. “On this basis, electric cars offer the cleanest, most efficient motoring,” it says.

To be introduced in 2022, the 3-door hatchback will act as a new zero-emissions entry-level model within a realigned Mini lineup.

The second electric-powered model to be produced by Jaguar following the 2018 introduction of the I-Pace CUV will be unveiled next year, with North American sales launching in early 2021.

The compact electric hatchback is claimed to boast typical Mini handling traits and 168-mile zero-emissions range.