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APRIL 19, 2017

The Velite 5, Buick’s first extended-range electric vehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. It is the latest iconic product from the brand in the new energy vehicle segment, and is based on the Chevrolet Volt. Bottom: 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Top: Buick Velite 5. Click to enlarge. liter/100 kilometers.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

In September, GM’s plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt (2,851 units sold) and Toyota’s plug-in hybrid Prius PHV (1,652 units sold) continued to lead sales in the US of plug-in vehicles from major OEMs. The US market-leading Volt saw its September sales increase 294.3% (by volume) from September 2011 sales of 723 units.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. range extender.

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Volt GM Motors Motoring 341

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JULY 25, 2013

Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.).

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MARCH 3, 2010

The most important components are the pulse-controlled inverter, which serves as the controller between the electric motor and the battery; the DC converter, which connects the high-voltage network with the 14 volt electrical system; a breaker unit to protect the high-voltage components; and the charging module. L/100 km (123.80

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt produces 273 lb-ft/370 N·m.). gasoline-powered range-extender generator. 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Cadillac 2014 Range 244

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JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. It has a range of about 340 miles and is powered with electricity at all times. The Volt battery can be warmed or cooled.

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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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JANUARY 4, 2013

2012 US sales of plug-in vehicles by major OEMs. GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in GM Nissan Plug 304

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JULY 11, 2011

Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. The market introduction of the Opel Ampera (the European cousin of the Chevy Volt) is due by the end of 2011. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 —Chris Lacey.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

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Extended Range Concept Electric Vehicles Range 199

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. engine-generator from Flint. “We

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JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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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. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link].

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AUGUST 6, 2009

General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins.

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APRIL 2, 2009

GM’s Britta Gross, Director of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Commercialization will participate in a webchat tomorrow to field questions about the development of the plug-in ecosystem. GM is focused on the first two pillars: leading plug-in technology vehicles and the enabling technologies. Tony Posawatz. Earlier post.).

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MAY 25, 2021

Where more power, towing and range are needed, F-150 Lightning Pro can be optioned as an extended-range version with a targeted EPA-estimated 300-mile range† starting at an MSRP of $49,974 before tax incentives. Both versions automatically adjust the truck’s battery range estimates as power is used. Available 9.6-kilowatt

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 8, 2014

The investment is the largest to date at both facilities and includes $384 million at Detroit-Hamtramck for new body shop tooling, equipment, and additional plant upgrades to build the next generation Chevrolet Volt and two future products. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins' This includes more than $2.8

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MAY 16, 2020

The new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle can add an estimated average of 61 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes at an Electrify America DC fast charging station with the extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive—an improvement of approximately 14 miles or 30% versus previous estimates.

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JULY 31, 2014

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid earned an acceptable rating in this test, while the battery-electric Nissan LEAF earned a poor rating. Volt and LEAF. Back in 2011, the Volt and Leaf were the first mainstream plug-in electric models to undergo IIHS crash test evaluations.

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MARCH 31, 2009

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. In an attempt to leapfrog Toyota, GM has devoted significant resources to the Chevy Volt.

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Volt Plug-in GM Chrysler 170

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The Volt and its Li-ion battery pack have proceeded in parallel through GM’s development and manufacturing process. The current cell chemistry for the Volt, now in its fourth generation, is the one that will head into production. Volt battery development. Relative to tweaking [the cell], these are very small adjustments.

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APRIL 4, 2013

With the US sales numbers for the first quarter of 2013 in, Tesla appears to be the leading seller of plug-in vehicles for that period, with more than 4,750 units of the model S sold in North America. GM posted sales of 4,244 Volt extended range electric vehicles in the US in the second quarter, representing an 8.4%

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AUGUST 18, 2011

When the Cadillac ELR extended-range plug-in car goes on sale, probably in 2013 as a 2014 model, it's a given that it will cost more than the 2012 Chevy Volt. But how much more?

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Cadillac Volt Plug-in Plug 121

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JUNE 16, 2020

For Mustang Mach-E owners with the extended-range battery, the 250 kWh of fast-charging energy is equal to more than three fill-ups. For standard-range battery models, the 250 kilowatt-hours of fast charging energy is equal to more than five fill-ups.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

After a rough period last year, the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car has settled down and is now the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S.

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Volt Extended Range General Motors Chevrolet 134

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AUGUST 3, 2018

kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. It effectively extends the vehicle’s all-electric driving range, while providing about twice the range for the money when plugging in at public facilities that charge by the hour.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

GM's discontinuation of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid—sorry, extended-range electric vehicle—technology last month came as a blow to many plug-in car fans. For all intents.

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MAY 26, 2011

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt may be an extended-range electric car--or a plug-in hybrid, take your pick--but it's designed to promote the use of gasoline. In the case of owners who have short daily commutes and plug in their cars regularly to recharge at night, the Volt’s 25-to-40-mile range may be all they need each.

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Volt Chevrolet Gasoline 2011 124

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MAY 17, 2019

BorgWarner introduced its Onboard Battery Charger (OBC), adding to the company’s impressive portfolio of technologies for plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicles. This technology accepts an extended range of AC inputs including 7.4 BorgWarner OBCs have a wide range of charging powers and capabilities. kW as an option.

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AUGUST 19, 2009

Plug-in electric vehicles (i.e., plug-in hybrids, extended range electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles) are smart loads, and so fall into the third element. All Chevy Volts will come with OnStar.). Tags: Infrastructure Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid. EVSE=Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Buick will add two new models to its China portfolio—the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and VELITE 6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—to tap into the fast-growing domestic demand for new energy vehicles. The VELITE 5 is based on the Chevrolet Volt. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 11, 2011

GreenCarReports cites an unnamed source at GM who says that the Cadillac Converj luxury plug-in coupe ( earlier post ) is now back in the GM product plan. The extended range electric vehicle, introduced as a concept at the Detroit auto show in January 2009, was said to be slated for production ( earlier post ).

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JANUARY 29, 2011

During his presentation on challenges for battery development for an extended range electric vehicle to the AABC event in Pasadena this past week, Roland Matthé, GM’s technical manager for the Voltec Battery System, as an aside touched on another challenge: finding an appropriate plug.

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Charging EV1 Extended Range Volt 210

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 million over ten years. The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.

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