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2021 Audi Q4 Sportback Coupe

News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback Concept to Portfolio

This week Audi did a virtual unveiling of the Audi Q4 E-tron Coupé concept, a barely veiled version of a model that will hit the market next year.

2020 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid

News: Ford Releases Details on Plug-in Hybrid Escape

Over the next few months to major players promise to turn this market segment into a serious competition as two powerhouses charge into the market—the 2020 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

News: Ford’s Mach-E: Selling Car Buyers on Going Electric

I attended a compelling online presentation by Mark Kaufman, global director, electrification, from Ford this week in which he outlined the plans the company has for its EVs going forward, with an emphasis on the exciting new Mustang, which will be sold alongside its gas-powered coupe stable mates.

Vonnen Shadow Drive Porsche Hybrid Systeme

Tech: Vonnen Shadow Drive—Innovative Hybrid Power for Your Porsche

Realizing the advantages of hybrid powertrains, Vonnen Performance, based in the heart of Silicon Valley, has developed an innovative aftermarket, bolt-on hybrid system that takes a regular Porsche 911 and adds an electric motor between the engine and transmission, along with a battery and control unit.