The Lotus ethos has always been about efficient performance. “Simplicate, and add lightness” is an oft-echoed mantra coined by founder Colin Chapman. While the company is most known for its sports ...

In a surprise move, Stellantis has discontinued its three traditional plug-in hybrids, instead focusing on standard hybrid ...

Lotus Engineering has reached an agreement with the Spanish Fagor Ederlan Group to develop and produce a small engine for use as a range extender in electric vehicles – a system similar to that found ...

The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder is designed as an EV range-extender. Despite a significant focus on electric vehicles by much of the industry, combustion engines are proving hard to ...

Vehicles that combine battery power with internal combustion are seen as stepping stones in an eventual transition to ...

During the Volkswagen Group's first-quarter earnings call, the company's CFO, Arno Antlitz, announced that Scout Motors will source EREV combustion engines from Mexico. The range extender system will ...

Bringing the Scout name back purposefully plays on the nostalgia of old-school Americana. However, old-school off-road enthusiasts weren’t thrilled about the revived brand eschewing V8s and diesels ...

When people defend that internal combustion engines (ICEs) still have a role to play in personal transportation, they are correct. Having an electric motor driving the wheels does not necessarily ...

A range-extended electric vehicle pairs an electric motor with a gasoline engine/generator, which recharges the battery as you drive. An REEV powertrain differs from other hybrid setups because the ...

We knew Scout’s upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup EVs would include an option for a range-extending gasoline engine, now we know a bit more. Scout will offer a gas-powered range extender called ...