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Sun sets on Chevy Malibu Hybrid sedan for 2020, model discontinued

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Slow sales and a shrinking market for sedans have effectively shelved the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid sedan—the last model from General Motors to use hybrid-system components from the much-loved Chevy Volt. The Chevrolet.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. The Sail SPRINGO EV is the first example.

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BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

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The new joint venture company, which will manufacture best-selling NEVs including the DM-i super hybrid models and related parts, is anticipated to be based in Uzbekistan. Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading NEV (plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles] manufacturer.

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GM delivered 2.9M vehicles in China in 2020 for third straight annual drop; NEV sales up 4x from 2019

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General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 2.9 million vehicles in China in 2020. million vehicles in 2020 followed on 3.09 Its NEV sales in 2020 grew four-fold from a year earlier. In addition, two new electric vehicles, the E300 and E300 PLUS, joined Baojun’s NEV portfolio in 2020. year over year.

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Geely/Volvo awards Maxwell Technologies with ultracapacitor subsystem design win for 2020 model year platforms; mild- and plug-in hybrids

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The collaboration kicks off with the inclusion of Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-based peak power subsystem in five mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles which will initially be available in North America and Europe. Maxwell and its affiliates have a long-standing history in the automotive industry and currently have more than 6.1

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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid, Bill Gates, GM e-bikes: Today's Car News

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General Motors launches a pair of compact electric-bikes. Ford prices its 2020 Explorer Hybrid—high. Ford released pricing for the 2020 Explorer, including a top-of-the-line-only Explorer. Microsoft founder Bill Gates weighs in on electric cars. And our latest Twitter poll asks about wireless charging.

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

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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. Buick recently announced plans to introduce the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, followed by the VELITE 6 electric vehicle.

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