Mercedes-Benz AMG, the high-performance tuner division of Mercedes-Benz, finds itself between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Known for its brutally powerful gasoline engines, AMG is now faced with stringent new emissions standards imposed by the European Union.
Acciona’s 100% EcoPowered electric racecar was the only entrant in the Dakar Rally that could brag zero emissions. The purpose-built car is a technology demonstrator project sponsored by Acciona, a Spanish conglomerate in renewable energy and infrastructure.
The 2017 Kia Niro will Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle platform. It’s directly related to Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show.
School buses are going electric with conversions from Motiv Power Systems, a California company. They’re pricey, but can save money in the long run.
While the Volkswagen BUDD-e probably won’t make it to production, the hardware under the body will. The concept is the first vehicle to showcase VW’s new Modular Electric Platform, called MEB for short. Designed specifically for either plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicles, the platform can accommodate both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in a variety of body styles.
To put it mildly, a hybrid F-150 pickup is a bold move by Ford. It’s the automaker’s single most important vehicle; the top seller and profit machine that pays the light bills in Dearborn. But Ford isn’t afraid to gamble with their top seller.
While it may or may not use the E-Ray name, an electrified Corvette will happen. What type of powertrain and when will it arrive are the unanswered questions for now.
General Motors is quoting a “more that 200-mile” driving range for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt until the official EPA numbers are released.
What Acura has accomplished with the MDX is a great blend of sedan and sport utility. It dominates the luxury seven-seat crossover SUV market for one simple reason: it does everything well. Whether you want a luxurious family hauler, an agile and fun-driving machine, or just seek the quiet and comfort of a luxury brand, the 2016 Acura MDX has it.
Nissan’s urban personal mobility solution is the New Mobility Concept, an ultra-compact two-seat electric vehicle for every-day short distance urban driving. If you live in or are traveling to San Francisco, you don’t have to wait to see if this little four-wheeler is a possible answer for pollution-free urban transportation.