The incremental cost of the Delphi 48-Volt system is in the hundreds of dollars to the OEM, according to Delphi. The company expects systems like this to grab 20 percent of the new car market by 2025.
I see the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf as one that cuts its own path—a fun-to-drive, affordable, reasonable-range compact EV. I could think of no more higher recommendation.
Of course, taking your car out on a sunny weekend remains where the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF continues to shine brightly.
I’ve got to say Ford has made the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi better. It’s not perfect, but it’s an incredibly fuel-efficient car you can live with every day.
The 2017 Lexus ES 300h offers traditional luxury and performance with a vast assortment of electronic safety, performance, environmental, and safety features.
The all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf features revised styling, charging speed and a longer driving distance, but that’s only a few of the key changes to the second-generation Leaf.
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid is affordable, with performance, handling and ride comfort above the pack.
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid doesn’t have any true competitors as it is the only hybrid minivan on the market–and it’s a plug-in hybrid.
The 2017 Toyota Mirai is pleasant, easy to live with, and with Toyota’s fuel and service deal, fairly inexpensive to drive for three years.
While not the best at every single thing, the 2018 Honda CR-V is a top class compact SUV with a great interior, plenty of passenger room, lots of cargo space and excellent fuel economy with the available turbocharged engine.