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GM Hummer electric SUV

Electric Vehicles India

GM Hummer electric SUV. American auto major General Motors reveals the SUV version of electric Hummer. At the moment, we have few specifications about this electric SUV which are General Motors estimates. In 2008, GM acquired the original IC Hummer brand. About Hummer . Highlights.

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

Clean Fleet Report

With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. 1996 General Motors EV1. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. Corbin Sparrow. 1,000 hp.

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NHTSA issues safety advisory on preventing undercarriage corrosion to prevent brake-line failures; closes GM investigation

Green Car Congress

NHTSA issued the advisory in conjunction with the agency’s closing of an investigation into brake-line failures in General Motors trucks and SUVs built in model years 1999 to 2003. —NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

Electric Vehicles India

In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology. We introduced the FCX Clarity sedan in 2008. We want to introduce a brand-new FCEV based on the CR-V 5-seater SUV the following year, in 2024.”

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US LDV Sales Down 34.4% in April; Hybrid Sales Down 45.5%

Green Car Congress

April 2008 and April 2008 both had 26 selling days. million SAAR in April 2008. Reported hybrid new vehicle share in April 2008 was 3.2%—the General Motors. General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 173,007 vehicles in April, down 34% compared with a year ago. in April 2009.

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Russia’s AvtoVAZ Awards New Euro 5 Engine Contract to Ricardo

Green Car Congress

Ricardo and JSC AvtoVAZ—Russia’s largest car and SUV manufacturer—will collaborate on the design and development of the new VAZ-21176 VVT gasoline engine. As of February 2008, it is 25% owned by Renault. Company manufacturing capacities allow for production of more than 750,000 cars annually.

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US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

Green Car Congress

high mark in April 2008. In April 2008, Honda had the Civic Hybrid on sale as well as the low-selling Accord Hybrid (25 units in April 2008). The addition of the new Fusion and Milan hybrids pushed combined Ford hybrid sales to 2,299 units, up 21% compared to April 2008. Year-to-date in 2009, hybrids are holding a 2.4%

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