VW Boss Schäfer: Europe Doesn't Need Range Extenders

Range extenders for electric cars, so-called range extenders, are experiencing a renaissance in China: Extended Range Electric Vehicles, or EREVs, are currently the fastest-growing powertrain type there. The principle is nothing new: electric cars are equipped with a gasoline-powered generator that can generate electricity and thus charge the drive battery. The generator thus provides additional range, which is why EREVs can sometimes get by wit…