“Extended range” EVs use a small gas engine to recharge the battery when it gets low, adding hundreds of miles to the distance a car can go. Volkswagen is considering building EVs for the U.S. and ...

A small gas engine turns a generator to charge the batteries. But that generator can also be another electric motor. ZF has developed an electric range extender that can also power a car's wheels. It ...

During an interview with Auto Motor und Sport (via Ecomento), Schäfer explained that “Offering new gasoline-powered models in the Polo class and below makes no sense in light of future emissions ...