Mercedes - AMG is highly likely to
add electric versions of its performance cars in the future in the belief that they will be sporty enough to live up to the brand name.
Not exact matches
Tesla watchers at Teslarati states that the beta
version of firmware update 7.1
adds restrictions to the
electric vehicles» autopilot feature.
2015 will likely be the last model year of the current - generation Toyota Prius hybrid before the redesigned 2016
version arrives next year, and Toyota is releasing a Prius Persona Special Edition to
add some interest to this aging gas -
electric hatchback.
This
adds a further # 3k to their respective prices, while the petrol - powered generator onboard these models makes them subject to a VED charge of # 130 a year, whereas the all -
electric i3
versions are exempt from road tax.
As an upgraded
version of the Sport seats Plus, they combine all the features of the fully
electric Sport seats and
add power adjustment of the side bolsters on the squab and backrest.
2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time
electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul mode offered on light - duty models with automatic transmission Flexible fuel
version of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 - gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard on Laramie New available navigation radio with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features New tow hooks standard on Laramie four - wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four - wheel drive ST and SLT and optional with two - wheel drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo with six - disc in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged with AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and six - disc in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system Electronic throttle control on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor
added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
added to regular and Quad Cab models
Further variety is
added by a plug - in hybrid PHEV
version with the promise of a far longer all -
electric range, but its price puts it in contention with the BMW 330e and Volkswagen Golf GTE — cars that appeal in a very different way.
As an upgraded
version of the Sports seats Plus, they combine all the features of the fully
electric Sports seats and
add power adjustment of the side bolsters on the squab and backrest.
Together with improved
versions of BMW's brake - energy regeneration, auto stop / start and active air control, the Vision EfficientDyanmics also
adds a feature to its arsenal to help bolster energy efficiency in the form of what BMW describes as a thermo -
electric generator integrated into the exhaust system.
The UX will offer a gasoline engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission driving the front wheels, or a hybrid
version that
adds a battery pack and an
electric motor that drives the rear wheels for an all - wheel - drive setup.
Nissan also
adds more powerful and better handling
versions of the Sentra to the lineup, while the cheapest
version of the Leaf
electric car gains range from a bigger battery.
The QX60 Hybrid Models also received a new facelift with restyled headlights and taillights for 2016, just like the gasoline
version but has Premium Package, Navigation System, AroundView Monitor, HEV Gauge, Remote Engine Start, Driver's Memory Seat System, Pedestrian Detection, Lithium - Ion Battery (Located under 3rd Row seats),
Electric Motor, HCVT with Manual Shift, 250 hp 2.5 L I - 4 Supercharged Hybrid Engine with INFINITI HYBRID RESPONSE, Active Noise Control, Rear Lithium - Ion Battery air vents, regenerative braking, HYBRID EMBLEM, and Roof Rails without Crossbars as additional standard features
added to the QX60 Hybrid versus the Gasoline QX60.
Range - topping Dynamique S MediaNav
versions add climate control,
electric rear windows, rear parking sensors and power - folding door mirrors to the kit list.
The new plug - in
version of the Kia Niro hybrid
adds a new dimension to that profile with an excellent range using only stored electricity as well as for distance traveled total overall with the gas and
electric systems working together.
The arrival of the Executive also signals the arrival of the E-Hybrid
version, which
adds an
electric motor to a twin - turbo V6 engine, good for 462 hp and 516 lb - ft of torque.
The company
added an
electric motor to a downsized
version of the Civic's drivetrain to create a mild hybrid that's kinder to the environment.
Lexus also offers the longer
version of its RX SUV with a hybrid driveline: The RX 450hL
adds two
electric motors into the mix — netting 18 hp over the standard 3.5 - liter V6 for a grand total of 308 hp.
The Smart Fortwo
Electric Drive maintains the two - passenger, truncated coupe body style of the standard version of the car, but it adds a 47 horsepower electric motor (up to 70 horsepower in short bursts) that is also capable of generating 96 lb - ft of
Electric Drive maintains the two - passenger, truncated coupe body style of the standard
version of the car, but it
adds a 47 horsepower
electric motor (up to 70 horsepower in short bursts) that is also capable of generating 96 lb - ft of
electric motor (up to 70 horsepower in short bursts) that is also capable of generating 96 lb - ft of torque.
There will also be an E400 hybrid
version that combines a 302 - horsepower, 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine with an
electric motor that
adds an extra 27 horsepower.
Pure will be the simple, low - spec
version that hits Alpine's magic 1080 kg weight figure, while Legende
adds some luxuries - including six - way
electric seats.
If you desire more power, a plug - in hybrid
version of the XC90
adds an 87 - horsepower
electric motor for a total system power of 400 horsepower and 472 lb - ft of torque.
Following Autocar's first drive of the XS, UK marketing boss Matthew Cheyne said that the XS will also
add new engines to MG's range, with a hybrid and
electric version both in the pipeline.
Further powertrain options, including a hybridized as well as a pure
electric version will be
added later.
The Japanese luxury auto manufacturer introduced the series of front - wheel drive, V6 vehicles in 1989, although a four - cylinder
version was later
added, as well as the gasoline -
electric hybrid ES 300h.
General Motors recently
added another
electric vehicle to its lineup: a battery - powered
version of the Chevrolet S - 10 compact pickup truck.
The ST
adds performance features and styling for $ 24,425, while the
electric version ditches the gas for an
electric motor with a starting price of $ 29,170.
Further powertrain options, including a hybridised as well as a pure
electric version, will be
added later.
That means a tuned
version of the 1.4 litre turbo petrol with 154bhp mated with an
electric motor in front of the GTE's six - speed dual - clutch «box which
adds 113bhp and 243lb / ft of torque to the mix, with the
electric motor able to power the Passat for up to 31 miles alone.
Our first pick based on an existing gasoline powered car, the EV
version of the Soul «simply
adds full
electric power to what is already a practical, versatile package,» say Corbett.
Editor's note: An earlier
version of this article incorrectly stated that so - called «vampire electronics» can
add more than $ 100 to a home's
electric bill each month.
He has replaced the original 3.5 - litre internal - combustion engine with a frugal 1.9 - litre
version, thus boosting fuel economy, but the
added kick from the
electric motor means this SUV can still accelerate to 60mph faster than an ordinary Explorer.
The name Soul is also appealing to young people who have identified with being real and expressive, so
adding an
electric, environmentally aware
version only seems to cement that identification process.