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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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The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. Put another way, the GM team wanted to extend the range of the vehicle as efficiently as possible, while maintaining quality driving dynamics and experience.

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

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The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. In mid-2009, Israeli startup ETV Motors Ltd.

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New EV company to commercialize Rasers extended range electric powertrain; led by investor in Valence and EVI

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Elements of Raser’s current series plug-in hybrid (extended range electric vehicle) drive system. Berg helped found Li-ion battery company Valence and has served on the board of directors since September 1991. Click to enlarge. Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.). SIDI turbocharged engine.

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Lotus Unveils Concept Extended Range Electric City Car

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At the Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled five new cars, two evolutions of existing models and a new concept city car. seconds and 0 - 100 km/h in 9 seconds, when operating as an EV under battery power. Lotus CIty Car drivetrain. Click to enlarge.

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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 Flextreme GT/E concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Average gasoline fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 L/100 km (147 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of less than 40 g/km.

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Opel says Ampera was Europe’s best-selling passenger electric-drive vehicle in May

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The extended-range electric vehicle Ampera is Europe’s Nº1 passenger electric-drive vehicle with more than 20% market share, according to Opel sales figures from May 2012. A 16 kWh lithium ion battery powers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor of the Ampera. —Enno Fuchs, Opel’s e-mobility launch director.

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Infiniti EMERGE-E extended range electric sports car concept designed as part of UK TSB low-carbon vehicle initiative; REEVolution consortium

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The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. The motors are also used in the range-extended Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid.).

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