Alternative Propulsion

The automaker says recent research shows many erroneously believe traditional hybrids have to be plugged in, can’t be refueled at a gas station and batteries in electrified vehicles need to be replaced frequently.

The formerly quirky front-wheel-drive sedan morphs into a sleek, rear-wheel-drive 4-door with Lexus lineage and 30% more expected range.

Sekisui Chemical hopes to supply an expected growth in demand for high-performance interlayer films and thermal management materials deployed in EVs for lightweighting.

Designed to rival the Tesla Model S, Audi’s fifth electric model is described as being similar in size to the A7 Sportback.

Ionity was established in 2017 by BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen and VW’s Audi and Porsche brands. Hyundai will obtain shares in Ionity equal to those of the founding partners.

Revised product timelines project the start of FF 91 production in September 2020 at the company’s Hanford, CA, assembly plant, a refurbished former Pirelli tire factory capable of building 10,000 vehicles annually.

The eVito initially will be available in two body versions, Van and Tourer, the latter with 8-9 seats. It also will be sold in two wheelbases.