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GM will build the Cadillac ELR, a luxury coupe featuring extended-rangeelectric technology, at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss said Tuesday. The ELR is the production version of Cadillac’s Converj, a concept vehicle revealed at the North American International Auto Show in 2009.
The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-rangeelectric luxury coupe, based on the Converj concept ( earlier post ), will make its world debut 15 January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant will build the Cadillac ELR.
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During the serial media launch events for the Chevrolet Volt, GM provided more detail (subsequent to the completion of related patent work) on the novel drive architecture applied in their first extendedrangeelectricvehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the batteryelectric and extended-range driving modes.
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Lyten , an advanced materials company, introduced its LytCell EV lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery platform. The technology is optimized for the electricvehicle market and is designed to deliver three times (3X) the gravimetric energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries. Extendedrange and/or increased payloads.
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UPS will deploy a prototype extendedrange Fuel Cell ElectricVehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The UPS trucks are equipped with a 32 kW Hydrogenics fuel cell coupled to 45 kWh of battery storage and 10 kg of hydrogen fuel.
a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extendedrangeelectric truck. The truck will incorporate VIA’s proprietary vehicle software and systems control technology, for launch in China and the Americas in 2019. Earlier post.).
Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extendedrangeelectricvehicle (EREV) architecture. Karma’s new EREV E-Flex Van platform provides the ability to have flexible all-electricrange up to 200 miles, and combined range of over 400 miles depending upon configurations and commercial applications.
The facility, which is part of the GM China Advanced Technical Center, is engaged in research on battery technology and lightweight materials. Electrified vehicles will play a critical role in efforts to conserve and ultimately displace petroleum as the major source of transportation energy. —Jon Lauckner. Earlier post.).
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The Velite 5, Buick’s first extended-rangeelectricvehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. It is the latest iconic product from the brand in the new energy vehicle segment, and is based on the Chevrolet Volt. The system has a double high-performance, permanent-magnet electric motor drive unit.
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Fletcher is responsible for the ExtendedRangeElectricVehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. The boost comes from energy that is captured during braking and stored in the battery.
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General Motors Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant worker Tina Oaks attaches wiring harnesses on a Spark EV battery pack. A newly designed battery system features an overall storage capacity of 19 kWh and uses 192 lithium ion cells. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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