Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. Electrification in China.

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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. liter range extender engine. liter range extender engine. Improved performance.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The energy storage density of liquid fuels far exceeds that of batteries and hydrogen. Source: GM. In a keynote presentation at the Renewable Fuel Association’s 15 th Annual National. While improvements in batteries are expected, they still have a 100x lower energy density than liquid fuels. “ Source: GM.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

The Equinox fuel cell vehicle. On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. The Equinox fuel cell powertrain. Source: GM.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. liter gasoline and the 1.3 Turbo gasoline engines and with the 2.0 GM Exploring Keeping Opel. Earlier post.).

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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. Click to enlarge. Opel Ampera. Earlier post.) Chevrolet Spark.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, made the announcement during the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. The new five-passenger crossover will build on the success GM has had with the Buick Enclave. Source: GM Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2016

Today, the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car is the subject of a lawsuit, General Motors is expected to compensate owners who bough large crossover SUVs with inaccurate window-sticker fuel-economy ratings, and Gasoline demand is on the rise in the U.S., China, and India. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Today, Volt owners use battery power on 80% of their trips, according to GM. Earlier post.). The next-generation Volt’s new 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.8kWh, 30kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two- mode FWD hybrid system ( earlier post ).

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Vehicle Concepts in Stuttgart have developed a demonstrator multi-fuel free-piston linear generator (FPLG, or Freikolbenlineargenerator, FKLG in German) as a range extender for electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Also at the auto show, Shanghai GM Shanghai described its future “Green Drive Technology Strategy”. Earlier post.). The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. When the battery runs low, a gasoline-powered range extender extends the driving range for 300 miles on a full tank of fuel.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). GM will be detailing the new power flow in a coming SAE paper, Farah said.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Starting well-equipped from $68,575, which is in line with prices for loaded, gasoline-powered light-duty pickups, the Rivian is a relative powerhouse of design, innovation and all-around capability. An optional 180-kilowatt-hour battery (for $10,000) extends range past 400 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Fuel for Thought: BP talks down electric vehicles April 27, 2009, 10:28 AM ET GM’s New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt Article Comments (21) Environmental Capital HOME PAGE » Email Printer Friendly Permalink Share: Yahoo! Green Ink: Will the Real Green Economy Please Stand Up? Buzz facebook MySpace Digg del.icio.us

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L The Caliber ReEV propulsion system employs a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, 4 valve engine that is mated to a UQM PP75 generator that provides 41 kW of continuous power in extended-range mode, with a peak power of 75kW. Wankel-based APU for range-extended electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) The cells for the CPI-produced packs and cells to go directly to GM will come from Korea.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 4:40 Battery power for Chrysler The Circuit will be a purely plug-in car - there will be no gas tank or gasoline engine at all - with an expected range of 150 to 200 miles on a full charge. A few electric cars added to the mix will really boost that average, making things easier on the gasoline-powered side of the ledger.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine Twitter Tennessee may be getting a jump-start on preparations for the electric car, but how quickly Americans take to it and how enthusiastically power companies support it remain key questions as the government and automakers push for more alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Batteries not ready.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Extended-range electric vehicles — such as the Chevy Volt, which GM says will recharge in three hours — offer another route, adding a small gas engine to keep drivers from feeling stranded without access to fuel. My parents live about 180 miles away, which is well outside the range of most electric cars.

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