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automotive1 day ago•3 min saved

Kia Sets Sights on U.S. Midsize Pickup With Hybrid and Extended-Range EV by 2030

Kia announced plans to offer a U.S. midsize body-on-frame pickup by 2030 with conventional hybrid and extended-range EV powertrains; a teaser image hints at a double-cab design, though EV specifics aren’t confirmed in the latest statement. The plan supports CEO Ho Sung Song’s goal of roughly 90,000 yearly sales and 7% market share in the segment by 2034, and Kia’s broader aim to reach about 1 million EVs by 2030. The truck would be Kia’s first body-on-frame model in the U.S. since the Borrego and would compete with Tacoma, Colorado, and Ranger.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #erev #hybrid

business2 days ago•2 min saved

Kia eyes U.S. midsize pickup with hybrid lineup by 2030

Kia plans to introduce a U.S.-specific midsize pickup with hybrid variants by 2030 as part of a broad growth push, aiming to reach about 1.02 million U.S. sales and 6.2% market share by 2030, with at least one hybrid variant possibly built in the U.S.; the company targets around 90,000 pickups per year in North America and 7% of the midsize pickup segment by 2034, while continuing its global electrified-vehicle push.

via CNBC|

#business #hybrid #investor-day

technology11 days ago•9 min saved

Temerario Tested: 907hp V8 hybrid with epic revs, still chasing V10 romance

Lamborghini’s Temerario blends a 3.0kWh battery and three electric motors with a 3.995L twin‑turbo V8 to deliver 907hp and 0–62mph in 2.7s, redlining at 10,000rpm for sonic and performance drama, while weighing in at around 1,690kg dry; on real roads it’s ferociously capable with sharp aero and precise shifts, yet the sound at lower revs and the overall weight temper its theatrics compared with the old V10 era, even as Sport mode and strong brakes keep the drive thrilling and highly interactive.

via Top Gear|

#electrified-performance #hybrid #lamborghini-temerario

technology12 days ago•3 min saved

Valhalla Ditches Reverse Gear, Uses Front Electric Motors for Backward Drive

Aston Martin’s 2026 Valhalla pairs a V8 with three electric motors: two front motors drive each front wheel for torque vectoring and can spin in reverse when the gearbox is in neutral to provide reverse, while a rear motor engages the even gear shaft to offer electric assist across all gears via a permanently engaged dual-clutch transmission. This design reduces the need for a traditional reverse gear and leverages regenerative braking and engine-generated power to maintain performance.

via The Drive|

#aston-martin #electric-motors #hybrid

technology20 days ago•7 min saved

Chevy Corvette ZR1X: 1,250-HP Hybrid Hypercar at a Relative Bargain

Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X uses a mid-mounted hybrid system to deliver about 1,250 hp, a 0–60 time of 1.7 seconds, and a 233 mph top speed, starting at $207,000. The battery sits in the center console and is recharged via regenerative braking (no plug needed); front-wheel electrification adds traction for all‑wheel drive, plus an F1-style push‑to‑pass and PTM modes for track use. It’s a high‑performance, driver-focused alternative to Ferrari and McLaren that blends raw power with Corvette practicality.

via The New York Times|

#corvette #electric-vehicles #hybrid

technology21 days ago•4 min saved

Nissan debuts US-first plugless e-Power series hybrid for Rogue

Nissan is bringing its plugless e-Power series-hybrid to the U.S. in a Rogue variant, using a gasoline engine as a generator to power electric motors for EV-like driving without a plug. The system, now in its third generation, features a larger turbo engine and updated packaging to appeal to American buyers, with expansion to other models possible later. While city driving historically yields strong mpg (Rogue Sport above 40 mpg cited), the e-Power is less efficient at higher speeds and Nissan has not yet released pricing or final fuel-economy figures.

via CNBC|

#epower #hybrid #nissan

automotive24 days ago•9 min saved

2027 Kia Telluride: Range Rover-inspired styling, 35 mpg hybrid, under-$40k starting price

The 2027 Kia Telluride updates its look with Range Rover–inspired styling, introduces a turbo 2.5L engine or a hybrid making 329 hp with 35 mpg, and starts at $39,190 (plus $1,545 destination) with AWD from about $44k. Hybrid trims run roughly $46.5k–$48.5k. It adds premium interior touches, practical cargo space, and an off-road–ready X-Pro variant with 9.1 inches of ground clearance, E-LSD, and terrain modes. While engine noise under acceleration and a heavy steering feel are minor downsides, the Telluride remains a strong, value-conscious three-row SUV that now competes more closely with near-luxury rivals.

via Ars Technica|

#automotive #hybrid #kia

business29 days ago•2 min saved

Honda Scraps Three Planned EVs as it Reorients Toward Hybrids

Honda is canceling the planned launches of three EVs (the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX) as it reassesses its EV strategy amid U.S. policy shifts and rising competition from China. The company will refocus on hybrids, warns of record losses for the year ending March 2026 with operating expenses projected at 820 billion–1.12 trillion yen and total costs potentially reaching 2.5 trillion yen. The move contrasts with peers pursuing volume EVs, while Honda cites a tougher competitive environment and consumer concerns as key headwinds.

via Gizmodo|

#auto-industry #business #china-competition

technology29 days ago•7 min saved

Porsche's 911 Turbo S Hybrid Roars to 0-60 in 2.0s, Fights for Fastest with ZR1X

Porsche’s 2026 911 Turbo S hybrid blasts from 0 to 60 mph in 2.0 seconds (with a 1-ft rollout) thanks to electrified turbochargers and a small electric motor, delivering 701 hp and blistering acceleration; at higher speeds the Corvette ZR1X closes in, but Porsche still stacks up well against historic benchmarks like the 918 Spyder while aiming for a 200 mph top speed.

via Carscoops|

#0-60 #corvette-zr1x #hybrid

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Ford Delivers One-Off Hybrid Explorer to the Pope, Built in Chicago

Ford CEO Jim Farley gifted the Pope Leo XIV a custom 2026 Explorer Platinum hybrid built in Chicago, sporting two-tone leather with Chicago flag details, vanity plates reading DA POPE and LEO XIV, and a Europe-ready audio system; the 3.3-liter hybrid V6 reportedly delivers about 318 hp and marks Ford’s latest one-off gift for the Vatican, following an earlier Bronco charity build.

via Carscoops|

#chicago #explorer #ford

transportation1 month ago•65 min saved

Corvette ZR1X Hybrid Rewrites the Hypercar Speed-Price Curve

Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X pairs a 5.5-liter V8 with a front-electric motor to deliver 1,250 hybrid horsepower, a 0–60 mph time of 1.67 seconds, and a Nürburgring lap under seven minutes, all for about $207,395—outpacing several hypercars and illustrating that electrified performance is reshaping the top tier of sports cars.

via The Verge|

#corvette #electric-cars #hybrid

technology1 month ago•13 min saved

ZR1X Hypercar Pushes Corvette Into a New Peak of Power

Chevrolet's ZR1X is the Corvette's all-wheel-drive hybrid hypercar, combining a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 with a front electric motor for up to 1,250 hp. It posts extreme numbers (0–60 in about 1.68s, 8.7s quarter-mile) and a Nürburgring lap about 6:49, but extra mass keeps it only modestly quicker than the ZR1 on track; it's tuned for drivability and balance, with Endurance/Qualify modes and carbon-fiber options, at a base price around $212k.

via Road & Track|

#corvette #drivability #hybrid

business1 month ago•19 min saved

Lamborghini Shelves Lanzador as Luxury EV Demand Slows

Lamborghini has scrapped the Lanzador, its planned all-electric hypercar, citing fading demand for EVs in the luxury segment and signaling a shift to plug‑in hybrids while continuing internal combustion engine production, a move that mirrors a broader retreat from aggressive electrification by Western automakers.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#automotive-industry #business #ev

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Mazda's 2026 CX-5 grows bigger with Google-powered tech

Ars Technica reviews the 2026 Mazda CX-5, which grows in size for more interior space and introduces a Google-based Android Automotive OS infotainment system with a large touchscreen and a new touch-based interface (no rotary controller). It’s a global model starting at $29,990, powered by a Skyactiv-G 4‑cylinder (187 hp) with a 6‑speed automatic, and while refined to drive, it remains more of a comfortable family SUV than a performance model; real-world fuel economy sits in the low- to mid-20s mpg, with a Hybird version coming next year and lifetime software updates to the system.

via Ars Technica|

#android-automotive-os #cx-5 #hybrid

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Audi RS5 Hybrid: 630 HP Power, But Heavier Than an F-150

Audi debuts the RS5 as a replacement for the RS4/RS5 with a plug‑in hybrid setup: a 2.9‑liter twin‑turbo V6 plus an integrated electric motor for 630 hp and 608 lb‑ft, a 0–62 mph time of 3.6 seconds, and up to 50 miles of electric range from a 22 kWh battery. But the RS5 sedan (2,355 kg) and Avant (2,370 kg) are exceptionally heavy—even heavier than a V8 Ford F-150 SuperCab—due to the battery and AWD hardware. It adds a new center differential, torque‑vectoring rear axle, RS Torque Rear drift mode, and a Boost function. Full driving impressions will come later this year.

via Carscoops|

#audi #hybrid #performance