So BMW began
adding electrified powertrains to its more mainstream models, starting with plug - in hybrids, and now, with the X3, moving on to all - electric powertrains.
Not exact matches
Electrified powertrains add another option when it comes to AWD systems, namely the ability to use an electric motor to power a set of wheels with two axles in tandem without any mechanical connection to the other set.
However, the D8 architecture can not easily accommodate
electrified powertrains, so the D10 platform will need to be re-engineered to achieve this,
adding unwanted costs.
Bentley has
added a plug - in hybrid
powertrain option for the Bentayga SUV, making it the brand's first
electrified vehicle.
Ford has already hired an additional 120 engineers for its
Electrified Powertrain Engineering program this year, and plans on
adding more R&D capacity in the years ahead.