“The space will be transformed into a place people go for the experience,” says Vishnu Sundaram of Stellantis during Informa’s Auto Tech: Detroit conference.

Avoiding some of the sticker shock of full EVs, plug-in hybrids can lessen dependency on gasoline, save the customer money by using less gasoline and nurture the eventual transition to EVs.

The eBeam Axle is designed to be packaged into existing solid-axle vehicle platforms, meaning automakers can transform their current internal-combustion-powered trucks into battery-electric vehicles with minimal effort.

The lightly veiled concept showcases AMG’s new 4-cyl. plug-in-hybrid-powered 4-door performance model.

The architecture for the ID. electric model will pioneer new processes and software aimed at reducing development time by as much as 25% over existing Volkswagen models.

The Subaru Solterra battery-electric CUV, while somewhat underwhelming, has a couple advantages that could help it outsell its fraternal twin the Toyota bZ4X.

The second-generation SUV gets new plug-in drivetrains and four-wheel steering among other tech upgrades.

“This expression is a glimpse of where we’re going and the optimism we have for the limitless possibilities of an electric future,” says design executive Sharon Gauci.