These chargers don't just enable our own
electrified driving, but they also provide some peace of mind to any friends and relatives who may consider driving electric, and who can now be sure of a charge if they come for a visit.
Here, we salute the best of the best in cars, car companies, and technologies for
electrified driving, self - driving, and safe driving.
«Customers can expect beautifully designed vehicles like the Q Inspiration concept shown in Detroit, with a whole new level of
electrified driving performance as an evolution of Infiniti's current powertrains.»
Daimler Trucks has been developing automated, connected and
electrified driving technologies with its truck brands Mercedes - Benz, Freightliner and FUSO.
The Fit's contribution to
electrified driving is far more significant than a short charging time, though.
The BMW Group is on course to the desired sales target of 100,000 cars with
an electrified drive in 2017.
Electrified drive trains also play an increasingly important role in the engine mix for individual models: In 2017, every tenth model of the highly successful BMW 3 Series Sedan delivered to customers worldwide was electrified.
The new A8 features a new design language, an innovative touchscreen operating concept and a systematically
electrified drive.
The company is offering a first look at the future of
electrified drive systems as part of the 39th International Vienna Motor Symposium.
And while the Alltrack is not what one would label a «green» car, the capability shown in the software control of the 4MOTION technology may enable Volkswagen to begin delivering greater differentiation in future, more
electrified drive systems.
If Volkswagen can continue to enrich and enhance the vehicle dynamics capabilities it is able to show with the mechanical system in the Golf Alltrack but in
the electrified drive realm, it could have a opening into a larger market.
In its fourth generation now, the flagship model, from Audi, now gets a new design language, an innovative touchscreen operating concept and a systematically
electrified drive.
In its fourth generation, the flagship model again provides the benchmark for Vorsprung durch Technik - with a new design language, an innovative touchscreen operating concept and a systematically
electrified drive.
Its 0 - 60 time through its CVT transmission is a couple seconds slower, but low - end torque ought to be plenty sufficient from
the electrified drive train, and an extra 8 mpg is respectable.
Not exact matches
Beneficially, this should allow 2018 to be the year that we focused more on electric cars — they've had their thunder stolen by self -
driving vehicles, which don't need to be
electrified.
«The city doesn't get to its climate goals without cutting how many miles we're
driving on our roads and then
electrifying the difference,» said Chris Bast, climate and transportation policy adviser in Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment.
Acrimony: In Tyler Perry's sexy and
electrifying thriller, a faithful wife (Taraji P. Henson) is
driven over the edge when it becomes clear she has been betrayed by her devious husband.
The front story of this music -
driven, costume drama is curiously less compelling than the picture's
electrifying score and wince - inducing recreations of tableaus of a bygone era marked by subjugation and intolerance.
Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct, Sliver) is
electrifying as a woman
driven to the edge of insanity in this taut... More
What they pulled off with «
Drive» was
electrifying and undeniably lyrical, even when punctuated by its bursts of pulpy noir savagery.
Complete with a real - time storyline that focuses on the kind of risqué subject matters spanning newspapers all over the country, the show's intensity is
driven by its
electrifying writing and talented cast.
But for those with an open mind and an eye toward the future, they'll find the 2015 Automobile All - Star an enjoyable to
drive, distinctively stylish grand tourer that offers a preview of coming
electrified attractions.
The NSX's $ 157,800 starting price with $ 1,800 destination charge puts it in a league with high - end sports cars such as the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo, though the hybrid system and
electrified all - wheel
drive also parallel the BMW i8 plug - in hybrid, which lives in this price territory.
The latest and greatest in technological advancements also were front and center, as Hyundai debuted both its integration of the Amazon Echo voice - recognition system into its BlueLink system and a conceptual self -
driving version of its forthcoming
electrified Ioniq.
The e-Racer implements redesigned aero and cooling to suit the
electrified powertrain, but unlike the TCR touring car the e-Racer will be rear -
drive, and so further removed from the road - going Leon Cupra.
Behold the future of Porsche: a 600 - hp, all - wheel -
drive, all - electric super sedan that's a clear competitor to the Tesla Model S. Called the Porsche Mission E, this striking new concept car debuts at the 2015 Frankfurt auto show with a futuristic, 911 - inspired design inside and out and an innovative
electrified drivetrain.
Of course, most owners — or lessees, as a majority of Soul EV customers are expected to lease — won't often
drive the
electrified Soul on roads like Route 84.
PALO ALTO, California — For every gaggle of Toyota Prius owners who flaunt their
electrified mobility, a discerning few enthusiasts search for an involving but discreet hybrid
driving experience.
All BMW models, built on either CLAR or FAAR, will be able to be equipped with a standard internal combustion engine, a plug - in hybrid system to
electrify the axle that isn't
driven by the engine or a fully electric drivetrain.
Japan's automakers aim to
electrify at the Tokyo Motor Show with a cavalcade of battery - powered cars as well as visions for autonomous
driving and connectivity under the banner «Beyond the Motor.»
Autonomous
driving, better data communications and
electrified and lighter vehicles were the
driving factors in the 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards.
As
electrifying as the third - generation M3 was to
drive, there was no way a mere upgrade would do for the fourth - gen model — not with heavy - hitting competition such as the Mercedes - Benz CLK63 Black Series and the Audi RS5 ready to join the party.
The
electrified crossover will use a 2.5 - liter four cylinder engine and will only come in all - wheel
drive form.
Electrifying the range is one of Mercedes - Benz priorities and the Coupé SUV will benefit from the new hybrid
drive system launched in the S 500 Plug - in Hybrid, perfectly adaptable for all - wheel
drive, and which will be offered also for the ML facelift.
Climb into this terrific SUV and experience the kind of
driving excitment that keeps you smiling all the way home **
ELECTRIFYING!!
If features like those don't instantly bring to mind another conspicuously popular luxury saloon car, it may only be because you've never
driven a Tesla Model S — a car whose influence on luxury saloons looks like running way beyond its
electrified powertrain.
That would mean the new Lexus ES — which will be underpinned by the new Toyota TNGA Platform — extending its offering from just a front - wheel
drive setup to one which includes a four - wheel
drive option, probably a 4WD option using an
electrified back axle rather than a mechanical 4WD system, at a price point which sits somewhere between the (cheaper) ES and the current GS.
Source: Hyundai Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Hyundai IONIQ line - up
electrifies Geneva Motor Show World's first vehicle platform with three
electrified powertrains offers low - to zero - emission mobility accessible to everyone Innovative IONIQ delivers uncompromised
driving experience and design Unveiling of the IONIQ line - up at the Geneva Motor Show is available live stream: media, enthusiasts and fans worldwide can be part of the experience February 24, 2016 - At the Geneva Motor Show 2016, Hyundai Motor is introducing the All - New Hyundai IONIQ line - up consisting of: IONIQ Hybrid, IONIQ Electric and IONIQ Plug - in.
The
electrified Mercedes with its AMG Torque Dynamics system provides selective all - wheel -
drive and each wheel can be powered or slowed independently, all with electronics and electric motors, and the torque vectoring works accelerating or decelerating.
The naturally - aspirated V12 provides high levels of power and torque yet it delivers a flexible, refined
driving experience illuminated with the potential for truly
electrifying performance.
Everyone who
drove that Sonata Hybrid agreed that, while there were plenty of reasons to buy a Sonata, the
electrified version was not one of them.
Speaking at the Frankfurt motor show, Speth said both the regular Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models will gain the new
electrified powerplant, which is expected to combine 2.0 - litre Ingenium petrol power with an electric
drive unit.
We asked him to describe how the complex system works and what the future holds for
electrified Land Rovers and four - wheel
drive.
The Ultimate
Driving Machine plans to
electrify your future, too!
The truth is all hybrids and EVs suffer from this effect to some extent, and additional
drive time would have familiarized this particular setup --- still, the learning curve is something to be aware of for drivers considering a Cayenne E-Hybrid as their first
electrified vehicle.
«As the ultimate expression of the thrill of instant acceleration and agile handling that's at the heart of Nissan zero - emission
driving, Nissan is going to
electrify the Formula E championship,» said Daniele Schillaci, executive vice president of global marketing and sales, EV business, and chairman of Nissan's management committee for Japan, Asia and Oceania.
This combination of power and
electrified capability will help Aviator deliver Lincoln's quietest, smoothest, most powerful
drive yet.
While that won't touch the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in city
driving, it's only one mpg off from the
electrified Toyota in highway mileage.
Added to which, the electric power feeding through the rear axle combines with the car's inherent front - wheel
drive to create
electrified all - wheel
drive — and thus provide outstanding traction in adverse weather conditions.
Electrified all - wheel
drive ensures outstanding traction.