Automakers are rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), but one major hurdle remains: range anxiety. To alleviate this concern, two leading automotive suppliers, Magna and ZF, believe that range extenders could be the key to bridging the gap between traditional internal combustion engines and EVs. These innovative systems, which combine a battery with a small internal combustion engine or fuel cell, aim to provide the best of both worlds: the zero-emission benefits of EVs and the extended range of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. With major manufacturers already exploring this technology, could range extenders be the solution that finally makes EVs mainstream?
Why Magna and ZF see range extenders bridging the gap to EVs Automotive News
