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MARCH 21, 2025

Karma recently revealed the Amaris , an extended-range EV (EREV) with a striking grand touring shape and a BMW gas engine. second 0-60 mph time and a 165 mph top speed for the Amaris, but its BMW-derived four-cylinder engine wont be doing any of that heavy lifting. Karma promises a 3.5-second

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Twenty units of the Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) are on the roads of the Munich pilot region in a fleet trial by partners Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München (SwM), and Technische Universität München (TUM). The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a range extender.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Battery cost and size mean that all-electric cars still have a relatively limited operating range. With the Range Extender, the electric car has its effective range increased by a thousand kilometers, yet with carbon dioxide emissions below or way below 50 g/km. The car also has a 40 liter fuel tank.

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Extended Range Volvo Concept Range 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

When the battery charge status drops below a certain limit, the combustion engine is activated (Range Extender mode). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 11 seconds and the top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) are both attainable in either operating mode.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. Source: Larry Nitz, GM.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

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. EMERG-E on stage in Geneva. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

Spirit Avert AG is seeking to raise CHF166 million (US$152 million) in financing to serve as the capital for mindset AG and its planned production of the E-Motion extended range electric vehicle for the European market. The car offers 100 km (62 miles) of range in all-electric mode, and up to 800 km (497 miles) with the range extender.

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Extended Range Range Bentley Financing 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Earlier, at the SAE 2009 World Congress, FEV had displayed a 295 cc Wankel genset for extended range electric vehicles. The vehicle can accelerate to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than 6 seconds, and top speed is higher than 120 km/h (75 mph). Earlier post.). Powertrain elements. Click to enlarge. . Power electronics.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2011

50 of BYD’s e6, five-seat crossover vehicles, each with a range of more than 160 miles (300 km) and a top speed of 88 mph (140 km/h), have been in service at Shenzhen-based Pengcheng Electric Taxi Company since 29 April 2010. BYD’s dual-mode cars are expected to save HACLA about 37 lbs (16.8 million kg) of carbon-dioxide.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Opel says that its pricing scheme eliminates confusion by listing the total cost of the car and battery.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Axeon , Europe’s largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier, will develop a new high-capacity battery system for the electric Citroën C1 ev’ie, manufactured by the UK-based Electric Car Corporation ( earlier post ), with a view to supplying between 300 and 500 units in the 12 months following a successful trial.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2010

The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. Fisker is committed to developing environmentally friendly cars that don’t sacrifice style or performance. A123’s technology will ensure the Karma delivers. In September 2009, the US Department of Energy awarded a $528.7-million

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

On a single battery charge, this compact car can cover around 140 km (86.99 It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.2 seconds and on up to a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). In efficiency mode, which is designed for maximum range, the output of the electric motor is limited to 50 kW (68 hp).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

The Mini Cooper Countryman was the only small car to earn a good rating among the latest group of 12 cars subjected to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) small overlap front crash test. The Institute now has evaluated 32 small cars for small overlap front crash protection. Most models earn a good rating.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Ford F-150 Lightning with Extended Range Battery will be one quick truck, with the veteran automaker recently announcing that the vehicle’s 0-60 mph time has been updated to less than 4 seconds. For context, Ford had previously estimated that the Lightning’s 0-60 mph time would be around 4.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Equipped with a BYD Iron-phosphate FE battery pack, the e6 Premier has an expected range of 300 km (186.4 miles) on urban roads, while its projected top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). Traveling more than 60 km (38 miles) in all-electric mode and more than 310 miles extended range when engaging the 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2009

The Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) will make its public driving debut during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on 15 August, 19 months after being unveiled as a concept car. The Fisker Karma PHEV is an extended range electric vehicle. 260 hp (194 kW) Ecotec engine from GM.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

These power a front-wheel drive, 3-phase, 73 kW continuous, 94 kW maximum asynchronous electric motor that delivers 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of instant torque and a top speed of about 100 mph (161 km/h). And as a bonus, I was the only parent allowed to idle my car in the pickup line at school. The Equinox fuel cell powertrain. Source: GM.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s. An available solar-powered car port can keep demonstrator vehicles clean, dry, fully charged and ready to go. GP Supercars was formed specifically for the distribution of exclusive cars like the Fisker Karma.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Malibu ECO—and the entire 2013 Malibu lineup—was designed to be aerodynamically efficient, with a coefficient of drag near the standout performance of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

In addition, the car will qualify for a free local Shanghai license plate exclusively for electric vehicles. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV is the first example.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

All Cayenne E-Hybrid models therefore meet the current range criterion that entitles owners to an “E” number plate and reduced company car tax in Germany. This powertrain delivers an output of 100 kW (136 PS) and 400 N·m, generating a purely electric top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé.

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Teslarati

MAY 26, 2023

It is the most ideal configuration of the mass-market sedan for many customers because it offers the most extended range rating of the three options and is fitted with an All-Wheel-Drive powertrain. On May 2, Tesla officially relaunched the Model 3 Long Range to the U.S. seconds from 0-60 MPH.

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Teslarati

JULY 13, 2021

It should be noted that the team averaged a speed of only 31 mph during their journey, making the trip very similar to a hypermiling attempt. The team also utilized one of the Mustang Mach-E’s Extended Range variants, which features a single motor powering the rear wheels and an 88 kWh battery. miles on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

Over the past year, Consumer Reports (CR) sought to answer the question of the effect of temperature on electric vehicle range by conducting seasonal testing on popular new all-wheel-drive EVs: the Ford Mustang Mach-E extended range, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Volkswagen ID.4

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The 2010 Fisker Karma will be the world's first production series hybrid , or extended-range electric vehicle, when it comes off the line late this year. Just prior to the Karma's German debut at next week's Frankfurt Auto Show , the company released emissions figures for the car. Customer deliveries will start next May.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2010

In Geneva, Audi is debuting an A8 hybrid concept car, with CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km (232 g/mile). Another world premiere in Geneva is the A1 e-tron—a extended range electric vehicle (EREV) design study. At the end of 2012 Audi will launch the e-tron electric car that was seen last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Meanwhile, the notion of such a car being produced in large numbers within the next 10 years was dialed into the plan from the start. Background. Hybrid system. Hybrid system. Click to enlarge.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 6, 2025

From budget transportation to hypercars, every category of internal-combustion car is now harnessing hybrid tech. In As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot , I describe the vanguard of this new hybrid boom: extended-range EVs like the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, which boasts a range of more than 1,000 kilometers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

PRE-SAFE Brake can detect pedestrians and initiate autonomous braking to avoid a collision at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph). The new DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist can be activated as before with a lever on the steering column in a speed range from 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph). Click to enlarge. Active Lane Keeping Assist.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge. Chevrolet Spark.

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APRIL 7, 2017

The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The armored car project was one of nine advanced vehicle technology demonstrations funded by a total of $25-million from the Energy Commission under PON-14-605. The CNG storage tanks are roof-mounted. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Low weight is essential for an electric vehicle because more weight requires more battery power for the same range and thus causes higher costs.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

F-150 Lightning Pro Specifications Standard Range Battery Where work meets play 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 98 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 452 horsepower (hp) 775 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) 0-60 mph: 4.5 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds proved.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). Which electric-car developer counts former U. Match the auto maker with its electric car: A. Which has the longest range? B: Wheego Electric Cars’ Whip. C: Reva Electric Car’s Revai.

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