Sentences with phrase «electric range does»

In terms of raw cost, the Niro Hybrid is the better deal as spending an extra $ 2,800 for a maximum of 26 miles of electric range doesn't make much sense.

Not exact matches

A silver Tesla Semi, the company's 500 - mile all - electric long - range hauler — the same version that was recently spotted doing a tire - shredding acceleration run — and shorter range electric truck in Matte Black, can be seen in Musk's photo.

I didn't have to stir it constantly and I was pleased that my electric range medium setting kept the milk at a nice simmer.

For the first three pancakes I didn't use enough oil and the heat was up too high (the latter is what happens when you grow up using a gas stove with a temperature range 1 - 6 and then move into an apartment with an electric stove and temperature range 1 - 10).

While my fiancé thinks the best part is the in - unit washer / dryer (he does the laundry), I am convinced the best part is the electric range stove (no more obnoxious coils)!

«The electric technology doesn't offer the range to accomplish that,» Michalek added.

PolyPlus is just one of several better battery - makers that ARPA — e is funding, all attempting to improve on a standard lithium ion battery's roughly 400 watt - hours per kilogram — the reason why all - electric cars don't have the long - distance range of a traditional automobile.

Three years on, the hardheaded Lutz hadn't given up on the extended - range electric, and his crusade was reinvigorated by the dismissive digs of a California start - up company: In publicizing his plans for the electric Roadster, Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn't pass up a single opportunity to slam Detroit.

In fact, even if you knew that Detroit Electric was building vehicles with a range of 80 miles way back in 1915, you'll still learn something that you didn't before.

However, the short range and long charging time of electric cars don't suit Bentley's continent - shrinking GT capabilities.

Most electric motors can operate at any speed, but efficiency does vary a lot over the rev range.

Toyota's system doesn't promise as much EV range as the Chevy, as it claims to offer up to 15 miles of battery - powered driving before utilizing the car's standard gas - electric hybrid driveline.

When we do see the 2016 Chevrolet Volt in January, it's likely it will ride on a new platform and boast an increased all - electric range.

It's the first production electric car from Morgan, but don't expect it to be the last — the firm recently announced # 6 million in funding from the UK's Advanced Propulsion Centre, with a view to creating an entire range of electric and hybrid vehicles by the end of the decade.

Even if Chevrolet Volt loyalists don't get everything they want in the new car, they will get much cleaner styling, and a nice, round 50 - mile electric - vehicle range.

In this way, it's similar to an electric vehicle, but it differs from cars such as the Nissan Leaf and the new Mitsubishi i because it doesn't have such a short driving range.

Even though the 2018 Kia Niro PHEV makes for pretty good EV, its limited electric - only range means that pure electric operation will be limited to urban suburban retirees that don't go outside of a 5 - 10 mile radius of their homes as well as those lucky souls blessed with a short commute.

We do know that the Tesla Model 3 will use a new generation of the company's electric drivetrain, which will reportedly provide a «realistic» range of over 200 miles.

BC: You do trade off, [but] we doubled the all - electric range to 22 miles, which covers commutes for more than 50 percent of U.S. consumers.

Though the shielding does add weight to the Tesla Model S, Musk said the impact on electric driving range is only a 0.1 - percent decrease.

At low speeds, the generator does nothing in electric mode, but charges the battery in extended - range, battery - low, IC engine - on mode.

Government giving grants for electric cars but with the range they have the government would do better to make more charging points

It's the age - old question / complaint: if you drive an electric car with a limited range, what do you use when you need to drive long distances?

Musk said that Tesla has not done much to sell or market the electric semi truck, which he says will be capable of a 600 - mile range using current battery technology, but that the automaker has reservations for about 3,000, so far.

Range alone does not sell electric cars however: Ever since Tesla started extracting ludicrous speed (both figuratively and literally) from its cars, performance has also been an important factor.

VW does suggest that the adaptability of the electric drivetrain - the motor installation is modular - means less expensive, rear - wheel drive cars with lower range could be sold depending on market requirements.

The i3's open - space interior concept also separates it from the pack, as does its nearly $ 45,500 entry - level price tag, which gets you a pure electric vehicle with a range of about 114 miles on a full charge.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: I hopped in the ELR only to find that its electric range was completely depleted — a previous editor who will remain unnamed neglected to plug it in, so I was in big, bad polluter mode during my entire stint in the car (I don't have any place to plug it in at home).

Unlike some versions of the Prius, though, these models don't offer a plug - in feature — the hybrid battery is filled as the car drives along and all - electric range is limited.

BMW is also targeting around a 311 mile range for the 4 Series Gran Coupe Electric, something that can be done right now with about a 90 kWh battery but could apparently drop down to around 70 kWh with newer high - density batteries and better cooling.

We do know that the car maker's straight - line 3.0 - litre six - cylinder petrol unit will replace the V6, while a plug - in hybrid is also under development which will offer an all - electric range of «more than 50 km» (31 miles), according to Fetzer.

Hyundai hasn't divulged total output of the system, but does say it will have a range of 31 Miles on electric power.

BMW is also targeting around a 311 mile range for the 4 Series GT Electric, something that can be done right now with about a 90 kWh battery but could apparently drop down to around 70 kWh with newer high - density batteries and better cooling.

Jaguar's InControl infotainment and sat - nav system and electric leather seats are standard across the range, while wheel sizes range from 18 - 22 inches, although the larger rims don't have a particularly detrimental effect to the F - Pace's ride.

Between failed attempts to troll Tesla, and the range anxiety associated with electric cars, the Nissan Leaf really doesn't receive the credit it deserves.

You'll be able to do around 60 miles of all - electric driving on the batteries — or, for extra range or performance, you can engage the petrol engine.

But do so and you won't see the full 33 - mile electric range Audi promises according to Chinese specifications.

The updated Range Rover took pride of place as did the I - Pace and an I - Pace racer, both of which will be aimed at making sure the electric SUV stays in the forefront of people's mind ahead of its on - sale date next year.

We did notice the gauge that displays the remaining electric - only range was surprisingly accurate.

It also has an all - electric range of 29 miles so you can do a fair amount of the day's errands without relying on your gas engine.

Ford says it should do 8 MPGe (miles per gallon / electric range equivalent) better than the Chevrolet Volt -LRB-!!)

We didn't have time to get a decent appreciation of the bona fides of the range claim, but I can vouch for the step - off performance of the IONIQ Electric in Sport mode.

Although technically not an electric vehicle, the Cadillac ELR does have a plug — it's an extended range plug - in vehicle that Cadillac says will likely be available late next year as a 2014 model year debut.

Although technically not an electric vehicle, the Cadillac ELR does have a plug — it's an extended range plug - in vehicle that Cadillac says will likely be available late next year as a 2014 model year...

Since the Volts electric only range is around 1/3 that of the Nissan Leaf, it's more proof that most of our driving can be done within the 100 mile range of an electric vehicle.

Despite complaining about the whole range / distance from home issue, the driver did seem to enjoy driving the Electric Focus.

What's most interesting about his statement is that he pointedly says that the percentage does not include hybrids — mild or otherwise — or extended range electric cars such as the Chevy Volt — Ghosn envisages that 10 % of the worldwide market for cars will be pure EVs.

BMW's i3 is an electric city car that does away with one very important electric car feature: range anxiety.

Thanks to a function of how and where in the vehicle speed and engine rev range the electric motors do their thing, total maximum output is pegged at 427kW and 646Nm.

With an electric - only range of 14 miles, the 740e has been rated at 64 mpg - e by the EPA; by comparison, the S550e will do 12 miles on juice alone and is rated at 58 mpg - e.