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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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GM did that for robustness and cost, and also as a hedge for what might happen in the rare earth metals business. The use of an induction motor for motor A enables a lower overall system cost and a rare-earth-free design while delivering the required performance. As a comparison, the 3,543-lb Volt accelerates from 0-60 mpg in 8.4

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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and 49 mpg. Reply ↓ ↑ report 8 Roger Smith 3:45PM (4/25/2009) Why do they even sell the Gas ver of the car in the states the Diesel ver just makes more sense it gets almost twice the mileage of the petrol ver. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels. I really would love to get a 120D coupe BMW u cant beat 0-60 of 7.5

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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I really hope this can be built for a reasonable cost. Or did you think all that H2 would be produced by electrolysis only, at a higher cost? ↓ ↑ report 8 Joe 11:52PM (4/22/2009) "the Circuit has basically zero rear visibility".Its Its a Lotus. Reply ↓ ↑ report 9 mroverlord 9:01AM (4/23/2009) I SOOOOooooo want one.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Carmakers response to real and specific concerns about battery lifetime, up-front costs, and safety issues is to focus on engineering and testing for an unspecified number of years. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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VW minivan reportedly not long for this world 2 days ago Chrysler ekes out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans 223 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 ~D. Good advertising for Chrysler if theyre willing to take a hit on the cost in order to put a giant EV sticker in multiple locations on each van.

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