Green Car Congress
APRIL 16, 2013
Protean Electric introduced its production in-wheel motor at the 2013 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit. Fuel economy improvements up to 30% in hybrid configurations, as compared to the existing vehicle, depending on battery size. Earlier post.). The motors reside in the space behind the wheel.
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2018
We are very impressed by the advances made by the Cruise and GM teams, and are thrilled to help them lead a historic transformation of the automobile industry. The GM Cruise approach of a fully integrated hardware and software stack gives it a unique competitive advantage. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors).
Revenge of the Electric Car
DECEMBER 28, 2009
. “GM is spending $336m to upgrade the Hamtramck plant; $202m for a new plant in Flint, north of Detroit, that will build 1.4 GM is spending $336m to upgrade the Hamtramck plant; $202m for a new plant in Flint, north of Detroit, that will build 1.4 We expect the Detroit-Hamtramck plant will be the first facility in the U.S.
Green Car Congress
MAY 9, 2017
The planning and construction of this industrial park is a concrete step to implement the Chinese government’s green development goals for Guangdong and the national ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy. The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 1, 2021
With the recent growth of the electric automobile industry , it’s no surprise that EVs are a hot topic of conversation. However, it’s worth noting that battery-powered vehicles have been around for more than a century. 1912 Detroit Electric. Detroit Electric was making 13,000 electric cars annually by 1912.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles.
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