Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

GM 95

GM Ford Power Powered 95

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. The range-extending engine is a 1.5-liter Transaxle configuration and operating modes.

Volt 150

Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Connect the investor to the electric-vehicle developer: A. Tesla Motors. General Motors. GM calls the Volt an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV.

Plug-in 140

Plug-in Plug Al Gore NMG 140

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. And ride off into the sunset on electric power. 10/31/07 [General Motors Corp. We got our first experimental battery pack today" from LG Chem, Lutz said.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 45