Remove 2016 Remove Extended Range Remove General Motors Remove Products
article thumbnail

GM outlines electrification path in China; 10 NEVs from 2016-2020, double by 2023

Green Car Congress

On World Environment Day, General Motors mapped out its electrification path in China. GM is on track to deliver 10 new energy vehicle models in China between 2016 and 2020. Our focus is on delivering safe and reliable products that are tailored for our customers across China.

GM 186
article thumbnail

GM to introduce at least 10 new New Energy Vehicles in China from 2016-2020; focus on autonomy, connectivity and sharing

Green Car Congress

At a press conference in Shanghai, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will introduce at least 10 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. In June, GM began using mass-production methods for autonomous vehicles. According to Barra, customers do not just appreciate connected vehicles, they demand them.

Connect 170
article thumbnail

GM China sales top 4M vehicles for the first time in 2017; SUV sales up 37%

Green Car Congress

General Motors and its joint ventures sold more than 4 million vehicles in China for the first time in 2017. from the previous high in 2016. The improved product mix contributed to robust performance across segments—especially SUVs and luxury vehicles. Retail sales totaled 4,040,789 units, which was up 4.4%

2017 186
article thumbnail

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

GM 275
article thumbnail

GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

Green Car Congress

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. High Extended Range: Efficient operation at higher speeds for highway cruising.

Volt 150
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. The Voltec propulsion system includes the battery, drive unit, range-extending engine and power electronics. The 2016 Volt will use an 18.4

Volt 150