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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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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 extended range electric vehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. Electric cars are among the best long-term solutions to meet society’s energy and environmental challenges. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion battery power or capacity fading. Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extended range electric vehicles—i.e.,

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Lotus Unveils Concept Extended Range Electric City Car

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Lotus CIty Car drivetrain. At the Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled five new cars, two evolutions of existing models and a new concept city car. Equipped with a single-speed transmission, drivetrain provides the vehicle with an all-electric range of 60 km (37 miles) from its 14.8 The Lotus City Car.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine.

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). The minimal front intake improves airflow around the nose of the car and the underbody sweeps up, venturi-like, at the rear to further reduce drag. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Opel provides some market and customer data about the Opel Ampera extended range EV

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Currently the Opel Ampera is in third place among European e-car registrations with a market share of almost 10%. The Ampera is increasingly being driven in pure battery-powered mode, as reflected in fuel consumption figures. Dr. Ferdinand Dudenhöffer of the CAR Institute. liters fuel per 100 km, 27 g/km CO 2 ).