Mercedes has announced its own charging network. Vinfast revealed more details about its smaller EVs. A heated seat belt could help unlock more winter-time EV range. And how will a Ram range-extended electric truck take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stellantis\u2019 Ram brand will soon offer a range-extended electric truck<\/a>, the company confirmed last week. In a roundtable interview, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares emphasized that this is not a plug-in hybrid, but a range extender would need to deliver enough power for towing and hauling. Tavares also confirmed that it\u2019s considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty pickups and vans for North America.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mercedes-Benz announced that it plans to have its own EV fast-charging network<\/a> in place by the end of the decade, and the first focus is North America. It\u2019s aiming to have 400 North American sites with 2,500 350-kw connectors in place by 2027\u2014mostly along highways and close to amenities and Mercedes dealerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vietnam\u2019s Vinfast confirmed last week that it delivered its first U.S.-bound VF 8 electric SUVs to customers. It also revealed some initial specs for the smaller VF 6 and VF 7 models<\/a>, due for reservations in March.\u00a0<\/p>\n And why now for the heated seat belt<\/a> introduced at CES? Supplier ZF says that with the textile process it\u2019s perfected, it can deliver it at around the same cost as a heated steering wheel or heated seats. The timing is also right for EVs, as with its direct heat for occupants it might boost range up to 15% by cutting the load on cabin heat.<\/p>\n _______________________________________<\/p>\n Follow Green Car Reports on\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>Twitter<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mercedes has announced its own charging network. Vinfast revealed more details about its smaller EVs. A heated seat belt could help unlock more winter-time EV range. And how will a Ram range-extended electric truck take form? 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