In fact, several automakers already have plans to develop similar plug - ins with
usable electric driving range and supplemental fossil - fuel power.
Not exact matches
In 2010, CEO Kevin Czinger said ``... there will be strong demand for what we think is the first real
usable all -
electric car that meets most peoples» day - to - day
driving needs.»
These will combine a front - wheel
drive diesel engine with a rear - wheel
drive electric motor, powered by an 11.3 kWh Li - ion battery pack, of which 8 kWh is
usable.
The optimized hybrid system allows more all -
electric driving with additional
usable energy stored in the battery, cutting both fuel consumption and emissions.