BMW Group sales
of electrified vehicles in September topped the 10,000 mark for the first time in a single month; a total of 10,786 (+50.5 %) BMW i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles were delivered in September, bringing the year - to - date total to 68,687 (+64.2 %).
Broadly, the plans comprise an aim for 16
new electrified vehicles by 2025, comprising hybrids, electric cars and fuel - cell electric vehicles.
The Mondeo Energi (sold as the Fusion Energi in North America) will arrive in the Chinese market in early 2018 as the
first electrified vehicle in Ford's Chinese lineup.
Below, we'll break out the different types of
electrified vehicles on the market today, explain their advantages and disadvantages, and present examples of each.
The 2019 Honda Insight will launch in summer 2018 as the carmaker's
fifth electrified vehicle brought to market over the past year — following the Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, Clarity Plug - in Hybrid, and Accord Hybrid.
The Clarity series is at the leading edge of the Honda Electrification Initiative, which includes the previously announced intention to have two - thirds of Honda's global automobile sales come
from electrified vehicles by 2030.
Daimler has bolstered its portfolio of
electrified vehicles with numerous plug - in hybrid models introduced within the past year, and now the company's executives will be part of an effort to further the company's commitment to electric technology.
Worldwide the Prius Plug - in Hybrid has ranked as well as third - highest among the budding plug - in
electrified vehicle market which includes plug - in hybrids and battery electrics.
Following that time frame, Cadillac will begin releasing
electrified vehicles as part of General Motors» plan of 20 new all - electric or fuel - cell vehicles by 2023.
Built in Indiana with the battery unit from Ohio, the all - new Insight reflects Honda's investment in
growing electrified vehicle manufacturing capabilities in America
The Mk IV Ford Focus RS is thus expected to count among the 40 new
electrified vehicles Ford says it will bring out over the next few years.
With their reputations at stake, the world's biggest automakers are rolling out their best efforts in
electrified vehicles over the next several years and are more interested in earning carbon credits than profits.
«We have
more electrified vehicles on the road than any established competitor and are committed to expanding our activities in the field of electric mobility,» commented Harald Krüger, Chairman of the BMW Board of Management.
The two all - new electrified Honda vehicles will join the Clarity Fuel Cell, launched in December 2016, to make Clarity the first vehicle series offering customers an expanded array of
electrified vehicle choices with fuel cell, battery electric and plug - in hybrid powertrains in a five - passenger sedan.
Ford is one of dozens of manufacturers now
selling electrified vehicles in large numbers globally, with 560,000 hybrid and plug - in models sold since 2005.
Infiniti has announced it is developing a new
electrified vehicle platform based on the Q Inspiration concept car that was revealed back in January this year.
Amazing what can be done when worldwide competition +
future electrified vehicle technologies are forcing manufacturers to improve their products to maintain market share.
Sales increased in all major sales regions + + + BMW Group deliveries up 3.8 % to 169,538 units + + + BMW sales increase by 3.4 % to 148,400 vehicles + + + MINI brand sales climb 7.0 % to 20,929 cars + + + BMW 5 Series sedan sales grow by 39.6 % + + + BMW
Group electrified vehicle sales increase by 36.7 % + + +
Parked at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB) in El Segundo, Calif., about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the 42 - vehicle fleet features 13 Nissan Leafs as well as Ford F - Series pickup trucks and a 12 - passenger van among
other electrified vehicles.
In a new report, Electric Vehicle Market Forecasts, Navigant research projects that under its base scenario, global sales of light
duty electrified vehicles (i.e., vehicles that use electricity for traction, including hybrids, plug - in hybrids, and battery - electrics) will grow from 2.6 million vehicle sales in 2015 to more than 6.0 million... Read more →
Takahiro Hachigo, president and CEO of Honda, revealed that the automaker aims to have
electrified vehicles make up two - thirds of its new car sales by 2025 in Europe and by 2030 in other global markets.
Referencing Volvo's plans to sell
only electrified vehicles from 2019, de Nysschen said Cadillac's plans are «not dissimilar to what Volvo has announced.»
«Ford's share of the
U.S. electrified vehicle market is up 12 share points to nearly 16 percent, while Toyota's share is down 8 share points, and more customers are trading in their Priuses for the new Ford C - Max Hybrid,» the automaker said in a statement.
Breaking new technologies for autonomous, connected and
electrified vehicles dominated the 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards Monday night, as 14 suppliers were recognized for moving the industry forward.
«With its sophisticated styling, dynamic stance, ample interior space and best - in - class performance, the all - new Insight embodies Honda's approach to
creating electrified vehicles without the typical tradeoffs.»
Maserati's European General Manager explained the Italian automaker «has to do it» but ensure they will
electrify their vehicles without sacrificing performance.
The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid will arrive in U.S. dealerships from March 23 as the automaker's
latest electrified vehicle that gets the new two - motor hybrid powertrain.
We will introduce a portfolio of
electrified vehicles across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug - in hybrid, and mild hybrid cars and SUVs,» affirmed Jaguar — Land Rover boss Dr. Ralf Speth while speaking at the first JLR Tech Fest in London, England.
The A3 Sportback e-tron plug - in hybrid is the first volume -
oriented electrified vehicle from a traditional automaker to be available nationwide at launch.
«We're pleased to be able to offer this first look at the U.S. version of the Clarity Fuel Cell sedan in advance of its market arrival later this year,» said John Mendel, executive vice president, Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «The Clarity Fuel Cell is the first in an expanding portfolio of
advanced electrified vehicles from Honda that will create a new pillar in our product lineup.»
There are no exact information and details about this SUV, but other official statements prove that next seasons will definitely bring
many electrified vehicles.
The software upgrade information is an oh - by - the - way mention in a press release this week, titled «Ford Further Improving On - Road Hybrid Fuel Economy and Hiring for Future, as
Electrified Vehicle Share Quadruples.»