New York Times

Volvo Cars on Wednesday became the first mainstream automaker to sound the death knell of the internal combustion engine, saying that all the models it introduces starting in 2019 will be either hybrids or powered solely by batteries.

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The Drive

It's no secret that electric cars are starting to make even the most devout petrolhead a bit curious about the hype. The West Coast has been especially welcoming to the electrification movement. The coalition of states and agencies, mainly California and its Air Resources Board (CARB), has helped guide the basic foundation of charging and environmental guidelines in the industry. Now, the first EV showcase has opened in the Pacific Northwest.

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Green Car Reports

Charging infrastructure projects for electric cars have mostly focused on expanding the number of charging sites available to the public over the last six years.

But now significant effort is also being put into increasing the power those public charging stations can provide.

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Forbes

...The vehicle with the longest name in Porsche’s lineup is plug-in hybrid gasoline-electric crossover. It is technically a second-generation hybrid version, surpassing its predecessor with new plug-in capabilities that allow it to recharge using a standard household 110-volt outlet (in about 11 hours) or a dedicated 240-volt outlet (in less than three hours)..

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