2011, Extended Range, General Motors and Hybrid

GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge.

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Buick Li-ion Plug-in GM

Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of the 2011 calendar year, and an additional 30,000 Volts during the 2012 calendar year, according to Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle, who made the announcements during a live video webcast 1 July. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids.

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Volt Chevrolet 2011 Available

GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

General Motors is accelerating the development of electrified vehicles in China, Jon Lauckner, GM Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global Research & Development, and president of GM Ventures, said in a presentation at the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress in Beijing. Earlier post.).

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GM China Electric Vehicles Battery

GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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PHEV GM Minivan Congress

Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Killed Before Birth?

Green Car Reports

MAY 31, 2011

According to Reuters, General Motors has canceled work on the planned plug-in hybrid version of its Cadillac SRX crossover sport utility. The canceled SRX plug-in would have been the second GM car, after the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range.

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Chevy's Got the Volt; Will Cadillac Be GM's Hybrid Leader?

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Among car buyers, none of the four surviving General Motors brands are really associated with hybrid vehicles. Now that customer deliveries have started for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car, GM's other brands will need some green cred too. Who gets.

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Volt GM Hybrid Cadillac

GM's Second Electric Car After Chevy Volt To Be Cadillac Converj

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

General Motors will follow its 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car with a production version of the Cadillac Converj concept car revealed at this year's Detroit Auto Show. It's been an open question for a while now: What will be the next vehicle to use GM's Voltec series hybrid electric-car platform?

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Cadillac Volt GM Electric Cars

Chevrolet reveals Volt production plans

Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2010

According to new information from the company, Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of 2011 with an additional 30,000 Volts to be produced during 2012. Marketing [.].

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Volt Chevrolet Extended Range Production

INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Chevrolet Volts: extended range electric vehicles (EREVs). Chrysler Ram Pickup: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). SCAQMD/EPRI/Via Motors: PHEV vans and pickups. SCAQMD/EPRI/Via Motors: PHEV vans and pickups. 2011, and 31 Dec. Between 1 Jan. The project also illuminated other aspects of PEV use.

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Charging Volt Chevrolet Plug-in

GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

In Shanghai, General Motors Corp. Group (SAIC) launched SAIC’s Shanghai Brand Fuel Cell Vehicle, powered by GM’s fourth-generation fuel cell propulsion technology. Their Shanghai GM joint venture began selling the Buick LaCrosse Eco-Hybrid last year as part of its Drive to Green strategy. Earlier post.).

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GM Fuel Chevrolet Buick

GM outlines further steps on battery safety, customer satisfaction initiatives for the Volt; the importance of de-powering the battery after a severe crash

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Earlier post.) The GM team reaches the car, hooks up a unit and drains the battery.

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Volt GM Battery Batteries

GM to debut two-mode plug-in hybrid

Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

The two-mode plug-in hybrid technology that was originally supposed to appear in the Saturn VUE will now make its debut in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. It will use the same technology that will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in late 2010.

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Plug-in GM Plug Buick

Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Tesla hopes to see a sales surge in 2011 when it rolls. Several additional electric cars and plug-in hybrids will be released by. other manufacturers before 2011. 100-mile driving range and hits the market in December; it will be priced. 100-mile driving range and hits the market in December; it will be priced.

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Auto Tesla Gasoline-Electric Purchase

GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

General Motors Corp. Close: Dec 2011. Under this plan, the New GM will achieve full capacity utilization of its assembly operations in 2011, two years ahead of what was scheduled in its 17 Feb. Pontiac, Mich. Close: Oct 2009. Spring Hill, Tenn. Standby: Nov 2009. Wilmington, Del. Close: Jul 2009. Grand Rapids, Mich.

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GM Canada 2009 2010

GM to Invest $43M in Li-ion Battery Plant in Brownstown Township, Mich.

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

General Motors Company will invest $43 million in Brownstown Township, Mich. to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles. The plant will be part of a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors called GM Subsystem Manufacturing LLC.

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Li-ion GM Lithium Ion Battery

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion

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GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Killed Before Birth?

Chevy's Got the Volt; Will Cadillac Be GM's Hybrid Leader?

GM's Second Electric Car After Chevy Volt To Be Cadillac Converj

Chevrolet reveals Volt production plans

INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

GM outlines further steps on battery safety, customer satisfaction initiatives for the Volt; the importance of de-powering the battery after a severe crash

GM to debut two-mode plug-in hybrid

Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

GM to Invest $43M in Li-ion Battery Plant in Brownstown Township, Mich.

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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