Several days into it, the ongoing auto show in Shanghai, China, continues to capture the attention of the automotive world. The time that has passed since the event opened its doors allowed us to go ...

The French carmaker recently announced that it would build midsized electric cars on a new EV-specific platform that would ...

Renault and Volkswagen have teamed with Chinese firms to build EREVs, which combine an EV battery with a gas-powered ...

Ni Tao is IE’s columnist, giving exclusive insight into China’s technology and engineering ecosystem. His Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese ...

Range extenders combine a combustion engine with an electric generator that recharges the vehicle’s battery whenever its charge falls below a specified level. Credit: ZF Friedrichshafen AG. ZF, a ...

Volkswagen AG is drawing up plans for electric vehicles with range extender technology in Europe and the U.S., one of several strategic shifts considered as the automaker decides on its future ...

Most of Scout Motors’ reservation holders opted for the range extender option. That’s over 100,000 people who would still prefer a gasoline engine. In Scout’s upcoming vehicles, the combustion engine ...