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GM will debut 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric vehicle at NAIAS in January

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The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe, based on the Converj concept ( earlier post ), will make its world debut 15 January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Earlier post.).

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Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle starts at 42,900, including VAT

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Opel has priced the 2011 Ampera, the Chevy Volt’s European cousin ( earlier post ), starting at €42,900 (US$58,786), including national VAT. Opel has begun taking reservations for the extended-range electric vehicle. Sales start in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The SOLO will be a lightweight electric crossover with an on-board 30 kW Capstone microturbine that will charge the crossover’s batteries and super capacitors while in operation or at rest. The supercar will be available late this year, while the SOLO will be available in 2011, said Velozzi CEO, Roberto Velozzi. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz presenting Concept B-Class E-CELL Plus extended-range electric vehicle

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Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. The system then ensures that the battery is fully charged and, if desired, that the vehicle is air-conditioned at this point in time. Click to enlarge.

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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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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Daimler launches new DENZA 500 electric vehicle for the Chinese market; 500 km range

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have launched the new DENZA 500 battery-electric vehicle from their joint venture, Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Engineered and produced in and for China, the new DENZA 500 model combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise and advanced safety engineering with BYD’s leading advantages in battery technology.

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SwRI acquires 2011 plug-in electric vehicle to include its batteries in EssEs Consortium matrix

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) recently acquired an extended range electric vehicle to include its batteries in the Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety (EssEs) Consortium. The acquired vehicle is powered by an electric motor with electricity stored in a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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