hybrid chassis in-house at its Garden Grove, California headquarters, including all major vehicle systems including the powertrain, battery system, steering, brakes, and more. Frazer produces its products in Houston, Texas. Harbinger's PHEV offering combines its proven EV chassis with a gas-powered range extender that recharges the battery when needed.  (Harbinger release on March 25, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Daimler Truck reveals Mercedes Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell electric city bus On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situation...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

EV, an L7e‑class quadricycle offered in three variants, i.e., Eco, Eco+, and EcoX, priced between PKR 1,899,999 and PKR 2,299,999. The compact hatchback-style EV uses a 3,000 W electric motor with a top speed of about 65 km/h and, depending on battery and variant, offers a claimed pure‑electric range of roughly 120–160 km, with some versions supporting a range‑extender setup that can take total range to around 300 km on a single charge. I...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

hai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30. The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. Equipped with the EA211 1.5T range extender, an 800V silicon carbide platform, front and rear motors (380kW/660Nm in total), and a 65.2kWh battery pack with a discharge power of 3...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

es were 5,580 units (6.3% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 23.2% to 29,248 units (41.9% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 17.4% to 4,648 units (6.7% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEVs and MHEVs increased 11.0% to 23,665 units (33.9% share), EVs including range extender EVs increased 14.6% to 11,998 units (17.2% share). Turkiye’s production of 116,037 units in February was up 0.6% YoY. Vehicle imports...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

barrel. Because we have long-term energy contracts, short-term fluctuations will not have an immediate impact on our cost base.  Q11. What is the outlook for Volkswagen’s business in China this year? A. [Arno Antlitz] We will launch five to seven new models in China this year, including EVs and range-extender vehicles developed with XPENG. These launches should improve EV sales and market share in the second half of the year. Operating result...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ailable for orders, the truck is designed for commercial uses such as box trucks, flatbeds, and cargo bodies. The LCF design allows longer cargo boxes on shorter wheelbases, improving maneuverability and cargo capacity while maintaining a 26,000-lb GVWR. The plug-in hybrid model includes a gasoline range extender, enabling up to 500 miles of range and the ability to recharge batteries while parked.Both EV and hybrid versions can supply up to 15 k...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

it will use its own engineering expertise along with support from suppliers to improve innovation and develop new technologies in the new “futuREady” strategic plan. Renault will develop the next generation of C-segment electric vehicles that offer high efficiency and the best balance between range and cost. These vehicles will be built on the new RGEV Medium 2.0 electric platform. The new platform will use an 800-volt electrical system, en...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

First SAIC-VW EA211 range extender rolls off production line On March 2, SAIC-VW announced the recent roll-off of its first EA211 range extender. The product will debut in the ID. ERA 9X SUV, which will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. Built on the EA211 1.5T EVO II turbocharged engine, the EA211 range extender features a variable-geometry turbocharger for real-time airflow regulation in accordance with the operating conditions...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

cial changes or major announcements." Regardless of the accuracy of the German report, the increased development workload is underscored as the company must scramble to make some major changes. Scout CEO Scott Keogh said earlier this year that more than 50% of interested customers want the extended-range version, which was announced long after the original BEV version. Since space was not originally planned for an ICE-engine, fuel tank or exhaust...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

les were 5,339 units (7.1% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 2.4% to 26,671 units (43.7% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 25.6% to 4,203 units (6.9% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEVs and MHEVs increased 13.4% to 18,774 units (30.7% share), EVs including range extender EVs increased 81.6% to 11,304 units (18.5% share). Turkiye’s production of 99,247 units in January was down 5.2% YoY. Vehicle imports...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

SUV priced at CNY 559,800 and scheduled for launch in Q2 2026. Featuring a 6-seater layout and an 800V fully independent active suspension system, the Li L9 Livis measures 5,255mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125mm. Powered by a fully in-house developed 3rd-generation range extender and a 115kW engine, the Li L9 Livis delivers a top speed of 200km/h. A 72.7kWh 5C ternary lithium battery completes the powertrain, pro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

of 0.1%, and two fuel-cell vehicles were newly registered. There were no new registrations for natural gas and hydrogen drive types. On January 19, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Germany, announced a new EUR 3 billion electric car subsidy program. The subsidy will apply to EVs, PHEVs or range-extender EVs (EREVs) that meet certain conditions registered after January 1, 2026, and will run from 2026 to 2029. With the resumption of EV pu...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

San Fransisco that the EREV versions of the Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will likely launch first due to the high interest in that version, with the pure EV models to follow. Keogh previously announced that over 80% of Scout pre-orders are for these "Harvester" models, which have gasoline-powered range extenders. "Our intention is to do both," Keogh said, referring to pure EVs and EREVs. "We will most likely lead with the range extender, since ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

Yuchai Group launches FRS brand Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) launched the FRS (Yuchai Flywheel Range Extender System) brand at a 2026 global partners conference.Compared with the common “engine + independent motor” solution in the industry, the FRS system reduces the use of connectors. It adopts a rigid coaxial design that couples the flywheel with the engine crankshaft for native integration of the power generation...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Master Changan Motors, Pakistan launches Deepal S05 REEV SUV On January 26, 2026, Master Changan Motors announced that Pakistan's first locally assembled Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) SUV, the Deepal S05, had entered the delivery phase at an introductory price of PKR 9,999,000. MCML completed production setup at its Karachi facility in under 90 days using advanced robotics and precision manufacturing. The Deepal S05 features a permanent ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ere 92,381 units (6.8% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles decreased 13.9% to 509,217 units (47.0% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 16.3% to 80,346 units (7.4% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEVs and MHEVs increased 62.7% to 295,378 units (27.2% share), EVs including range extender EVs increased 82.3% to 191,960 units (17.7% share). Turkiye’s production of 1,419,464 units in 2025 was up 4.0% YoY. Vehicle imports ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

lso serves as VW Group’s first 9-series flagship in the world. The 9 in the name signifies supremacy, the largest size among VW vehicle models, and the positioning of a flagship. The X implies infinite possibilities for exploration and creation, plus the nature of an SUV. Positioned as a 6-seater range-extended electric SUV, the ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The ID. ERA 9X feature...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

Huawei-backed HIMA debuts Luxeed V9 MPV On January 9, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) debuted the Luxeed V9 mid-to-large-size MPV. The Luxeed V9 adopts a “2+2+3” seating layout and measures 5,359mm long, 2,009mm wide, and 1,859mm or 1,879mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. The Luxeed V9 is equipped with the Huawei Snowy Owl intelligent range extender, a 115kW engine, and a ternary lithium or lithium-iron phosphate battery, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

smart features, and daily usability. Leapmotor also fully revealed the B05, completing its C-segment lineup. The B05 features a bold coupé-style design with a wide stance, sleek lines, frameless doors, and sharp integrated headlights. The B05 comes with a 67.1 kWh battery, offering up to 460 km of range and fast charging over 170 kW. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and includes launch control for sporty driving. Inside, the B...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09