A 211 PS 2.0 - litre four - cylinder petrol engine will be matted to a 95 HP single electric motor with a diesel -
electric version also in the pipeline.
The line - up's all -
electric version also features LED front headlamps and rear combinations lamps with a unique pattern imparting a distinct identity to the car when looked at from behind.
A new «Ingenium» V6 (both diesel and gasoline) will live under the hood, with a plug - in hybrid and possibly an all -
electric version also planned.
Not exact matches
The company's 2012 plug - in Prius hybrid was
also on display at the auto show as was an all -
electric version of the 2012 Rav4 SUV.
It will
also launch the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, the company's first all -
electric vehicle, which will cost less than $ 13,000 for a stripped - down
version.
Autocar says Mercedes is
also discussing a plug - in
version that takes the 3.0 - liter inline - six and
electric motor hybrid setup in the S560e.
The model will be powered by a more potent
version of the new turbocharged 3.0 - liter inline - six, and will
also get Mercedes» fancy 48 - volt electrical system and EQ Boost
electric motor.
A production
version of the all -
electric RapideE concept (pictured), based on the Aston Martin Rapide S luxury sedan, will
also help Aston Martin meet stricter emissions standards.
Palmer
also confirmed that Aston Martin is interested in building
electric cars, signaling that the DBX and a
version of the Rapide sedan could hit the market with battery power: «Unless you have something to offset the emissions, you can't have a V - 12 anymore because you can't meet the [fuel - economy regulations].
In Affalterbach tradition, it's fitted with a V8 — the 63 and 63 S models get the twin - turbo 4 - litre V8 — but there's
also a hybrid
version, the 53 — its inline 6 - cylinder engine combined with an
electric motor.
Audi
also will launch an
electric version of the A3 hatchback, called the A3 e-tron, on a limited trial basis in certain U.S. cities.
On top of that, MT says that the turbo FR - S sedan will be followed by a hybrid
version, which would still employ Subaru boxer power but
also gain all - wheel drive using in - wheel
electric motors.
A gasoline -
electric hybrid
version is
also available.
A cabrio
version, dubbed 500c, is available, and buyers can
also opt for a high - performance Abarth model or, in California, the fully
electric 500e.
All
versions of the Coupe get unique chassis settings and revised software for their
electric power steering systems, but the R
also gets slightly firmer springs (4.3 - percent stiffer at the front and 3.7 - percent stiffer at the rear.)
It
also produces an all -
electric version of the Audi A3, and the R8 e-tron project was recently given a new breath of life, confirming
electric development is ongoing in Ingolstadt.
We should
also see an all -
electric version sometime in the near future.
Nissan is
also committed to trialing an all -
electric version of the cab next year, and potentially putting this on sale in 2014.
Version 2.0
also uses a new 375 - volt
electric motor with different stator windings that allow more current to flow at lower speeds — resulting in 40 additional hp.
High - end
versions also get Alcantara trim, heated seats,
electric lumbar adjustment and even a massage function.
In addition to producing the next - gen Focus, Ford said the plant would
also make the battery -
electric version of the Focus as well.
There is
also a diesel - powered S350 BlueTEC
version, a hybrid S400 with a 20 - kilowatt
electric motor and 306 hp (228 kW) V6 engine, a diesel -
electric hybrid S300 BlueTEC.
One vehicle that could
also benefit from a new architecture based on MQB is Skoda's projected City Streak EV, which in turn could yield an all -
electric version of Audi's city car and help offset the premium automaker's carbon footprint.
The LF - LC Concept was powered by a hybrid powertrain, and Autocar's report suggests that a production
version of this car would
also likely
also feature a gas -
electric drivetrain.
Valid observation and comment Teg type R. I was all set to have a Discovery Sport, but delayed my decision for 6 months in order to wait for the new engine, but
also to see if they were going to bring out a Diesel /
Electric hybrid
version.
A 360 degree camera function (displayed on the infotainment system display) which can be activate via a steering - wheel button is
also standard, while the 4h
version also features leather upholstery with heated front seats and
electric driver's side adjustment; Mitsubishi's MMCS touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation; a power operated tailgate and a heated steering wheel.
In the fall, Hyundai will
also offer a plug - in hybrid
version of the Sonata, which will feature a more powerful
electric motor and an all -
electric estimated range of up to 39 kilometres.
The concept clawed back energy from regenerative braking via the engine, but it's thought the production
version will
also feature a plug - in capability to provide for a pure -
electric range of more than 50 km.
Barcelona will lead the global rollout of the new e-NV200 100 %
electric taxi
version, which will
also be introduced in other big cities around the world and will be begin production in 2014 in the city.
Ford has much grander EV plans in the pipeline, with a new pure -
electric SUV due by 2020 which will offer a range of at least 300 miles, while electrified
versions of its Mustang and Transit models are
also confirmed for future production.
Honda is keeping the details of this hybrid
version quiet for now, but the outgoing
version also used a 2.0 - liter Atkinson cycle engine paired with
electric motors producing a combined 212 hp.
Indications are that its homeland rival Audi
also is preparing an
electric version of its mid-engine R8 that could appear as early as the Frankfurt motor show.
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.
KESSY Keyless - Entry - Start - and - Exit - System is
also available upon request for the new Octavia vRS along with the
electric panoramic sunroof for both body
versions.
As we expected, there is
also a hybrid
version of the new Acura ILX, a model which uses an
electric motor and a 1.5 - liter engine.
In addition to the full -
electric models, Maserati will
also offer plug - in hybrid
versions of the Alfieri as well as the Quattroporte, Levante and Ghibli — all of which will see redesigns by 2022.
The Alfieri's three e-motor and battery tech will
also be used in fully
electric versions of the upcoming new Quattroporte sedan and Levante SUV as part of the newly announced «Maserati Blue» electrification initiative.
Ford
also plans a gas /
electric hybrid
version of the Futura, using the 2.3 - liter four - cylinder and a 65 - kilowatt
electric motor.
According to Autocar a range of gas and diesel engines will be offered, but the big news is that the new model will
also see the introduction of a fully
electric version.
As the automaker revealed last month, that future
also includes a roadster
version of the SLS AMG — as well as a full -
electric all - wheel drive
version.
It
also have the same the multi-info display screen found on the gasoline
version but with new options such as total range between
electric and gasoline, energy flow animation showing power to the wheels between battery and gasoline and driving style, this one clasify with a percentage the way your steeping on the pedal on economical, normal and aggressive.
Porsche is currently working on a new model that will slot in below the Panamera in Porsche's lineup and while the new model will take on rivals like the BMW 5 Series, it will
also be offered in a full
electric version.
The fully
electric model will be Porsche's first ever production
electric car and will go head to head with the Tesla Model S. Details are currently scarce, but the new model, which is currently known as the Pajun will be built on a
version of the new MSB platform that is
also basis for the Panamera.
Speculations state that the other EV could be the XUV Aero, but there is
also a possibility of the Scorpio getting an
electric version.
Plug - in hybrid and
electric versions are
also expected.
These
versions also benefit from
electric folding door mirrors, a one - touch
electric driver's window and air - conditioning.
There are
also hybrid
versions with VQ35HR and
electric motor.
On the contrary, in addition to standardising conventional internal combustion engines, the MQB
also enables an identical mounting position for all current alternative drive concepts without limitations — from natural gas and hybrid
versions to the pure
electric drive.
The BMW i3 is a small city car that will be 100 %
electric, although BMW has mentioned it may
also release a plug - in hybrid
version with a similar but less powerful drive train than it's larger sibling, the BMW i8.
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.