BMW may be ready to revive an idea most people assumed the industry had left behind: the range extender. The German automaker is reportedly exploring whether to add small gas engines to some of its ...

BMW is exploring new avenues to expand its Neue Klasse platform, the linchpin of its electrification strategy. Bloomberg reports that the German automaker is considering equipping some of its high-end ...

“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 ...

Small internal combustion engines usually keep things simple, relying on carburetors to handle metering the correct amount of fuel and air. Recently, [Carlos Takeshita] decided his small engine could ...

A massive V8 is a trademark of almost every true muscle car. However, the modern automotive era has shifted away from large-displacement, gas-guzzling, naturally ...

BMW is rethinking long-range power in its electric vehicles. BMW may add range-extender gas engines to large electric vehicles like the i7 and iX5. EREVs appeal to drivers wanting battery power plus ...