Jeep, Ram, Hyundai, and Ford are turning to gas backup engines to save the electric truck
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Something to look forward to: Extended-range EVs are headed to the US market as automakers look to address two persistent barriers to their adoption: charging concerns and reduced range while towing. The vehicles operate primarily on battery power but use a gasoline engine as a generator when the battery runs low, giving drivers an alternative to waiting for a charger.
The approach could make electric trucks and larger SUVs more practical, though its success will depend on whether consumers see enough value in the added technology to pay more for it.
Stellantis plans to launch the technologyin the Jeep Grand Wagoneer later this year or early next year. A Ram 1500 REV pickup will follow. Hyundai said in late August that the next Santa Fe will get an extended-range version in 2027,...
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