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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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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). Developed to meet global electric vehicle safety standards, the Sail SPRINGO EV fully complies with safety requirements for pure electric vehicles in China.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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Volvo’s overall sales slipped 2% to just over 50,000 due to the timing of the Lunar New Year in China. The US and China both saw EV sales fall as Volvo works to launch new models in the regions. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

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Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. seconds, 350 km/h (217 mph) restricted top speed). Earlier post.).

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Buick will focus on North America and China. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. GM expects the technology to be in the market within 10 years and for a vehicle to operate in HCCI mode during low load urban driving all the way up to 60 mph on a flat surface.

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Detroit Electric and Proton Announce Strategic Partnership to Produce EVs

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Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd, the joint venture between ZAP and China Youngman Group ( earlier post ), and Malaysia-based Proton Holdings Berhad are forming a strategic partnership for the mass production of electric vehicles. A 40 kWh pack supports a single-charge range of 325 km (202 miles) for the extended range option.

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Are You Plugged In?

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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. Coda popped onto the electric-vehicle stage in June 2009 as an offshoot of Miles Electric Vehicles, a maker of electric light trucks in China. Bright Automotive. Coda Automotive.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV does not suffer from the “range anxiety” that limits other electrically-powered vehicles. The pure electric vehicles, for reserve, must carry heavy and expensive batteries—which add expense as well as weight—and must have access to high-powered recharging stations [ 1 ].

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