Detroit battery show 2017

Not every multinational automaker is moving so aggressively into electric vehicles. In Detroit on Monday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said it did not make sense to announce a specific number of new electric vehicles — and he said the company was not under pressure, but working to meet emissions requirements.

He said EVs will likely become mandatory in Europe because of emissions rules. Autos Updated. By Paul Lienert 5 Min Read. Please note that security will be on-site and bag searches will be carried out for your safety. Venue Website. Read more on www. Exhibitor Manual. What's on show If you need to reduce development time, increase quality and decrease product failures, you need to attend Automotive Testing Expo!

The lithium-ion battery pack can also provide up to 20 miles of electric-only driving, at speeds up to 70 mph, the carmaker claims. With sufficient battery charge, the driver can engage a "coasting" mode that shuts down the engine and electric motors, and temporarily disengages the entire powertrain.

However, there is still no confirmation that a plug-in hybrid powertrain will be offered on production models. Given that Volkswagen has said it plans to offer plug-in hybrid versions of most of its models, though, that seems likely. For more Detroit Auto Show coverage, head over to our show news hub. I agree to receive emails from Green Car Reports.

I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy. The surge of the EV demand surprises even Tesla. Hertz opts to add at least , Teslas because of, in part, the experience and Supercharger network. Apple and Tesla are both looking for the same kind of batteries. The Mercedes EQC is back on, albeit not for a few years.

And VW's U. CEO says that the higher EV tax credit being proposed isn't fair. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

The rental-car giant Hertz announced this morning that it plans to add , Tesla models to its fleet—and the convenience of the Supercharger network sells it. The Supercharger network and consistency of the experience appears to be a big part of the reason the rental-car giant chose Tesla. According to a report, Mercedes-Benz recently informed its American dealerships that the EQC is coming here after all, but not until a next generation of the EV.