Under the automaker’s midterm electrification plan it will develop eight new all-electric vehicles, launch an EV in China under different brands; introduce an electric “kei” mini-vehicle in Japan; offer a global crossover EV; and...
Australia’s share of new-vehicle sales with gasoline engines last year was 75.3%. Among intending buyers over the next four years, only 61.9% think their next vehicle likely will be gasoline-powered.
VW pursues twin global goals of producing more SUVs and EVs with the New York show reveal of the 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport concept featuring two new hybrid powertrains headed for production.
The supercapacitors under development may be able to charge much faster than lithium-ion batteries. This could see electric vehicles fully charged within a few minutes.
“People can say, ‘Boy, for not a whole lot more money, I can get into a CUV electric,’” says Chief Operating Officer Brian Smith, predicting the Kona EV’s expected popularity.