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VIA launches electric vehicle assembly plant in Mexico

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VIA Motors inaugurated its first high volume electric vehicle assembly line this week at its new facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile battery range and unlimited extended range, averaging more than 100 mpg in typical daily driving.

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Via Motors, Geely to co-develop medium-duty extended-range electric truck for China and Americas

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a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extended range electric truck. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8.

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Ford to triple production capacity of electrified vehicles in North America by 2013; led by C-MAX Hybrid, C-MAX Energi

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Ford says the C-MAX Energi is being engineered to deliver more overall driving range than any other current plug-in hybrid or extended-range electric vehicle. Production currently is performed by a supplier in Mexico. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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range extender. Energy for extended-range operation comes from an all-new, high-efficiency 1.5L But our customers want the quiet EV experience in extended range. They want the feel of an electric car even when they get into range extension. lb (282 g) to 0.08 4-cylinder engine. Just a little bit more.

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Next-gen Chevy Volt EREV is more efficient, with 50-mile electric range

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Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. engine will be manufactured at GM’s Toluca, Mexico engine plant for the first year of production, then shift to the Flint, Mich. The new Chevy Volt has a decidedly more sculpted look than its predecessor. engine plant.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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However, Mach-E sales were down 20% through the first half of 2023 as Ford retooled its plant in Mexico, where the vehicle is assembled. The move came after Mach-E sales fell over 50% in January, with only 1,295 units handed over. In February, sales of the electric SUV surged 64% year over year.

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

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To sit below the recently arrived Lyriq , the Optiq which is being manufactured in China and Mexico hasnt been confirmed for Australia but is high on the hit list as Cadillac looks to expand in 2025. Power outputs are modest, too, with 71kW in the Standard Range model or 85kW in the Extended Range.

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