Green Car Congress
MAY 16, 2018
Through its increased efficiency, the Enviro400H with Series-E hybrid technology has demonstrated best-in-class fuel economy in the LowCVP’s UK Bus test cycle, with fuel consumption 6% lower than its predecessor. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2010
Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved.
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. The range in battery pack capacity allows for evaluation of the effect of battery pack size on liquid fuel consumption. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2009
Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company. Adura is also negotiating contracts in the US.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 1, 2009
Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010, expects to have 14 hybrid models in production by 2012, and will have 65% of vehicles alternative-fuel capable by 2014.
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.
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 Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008. Source: Alamgir and Sastry (2008). Convergence 2008, 08CNVG-0036)
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