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Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2011
Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. In addition, customers will receive advice on energy-efficient driving in battery operation and how to recuperate energy when braking. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. L/100 km (147 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of less than 40 g/km. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2015
The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips.
Electric Auto Association
JANUARY 5, 2023
EVs feature sophisticated battery-monitoring technology that is calibrated to outside temperature, which allows the driver to track and respond to battery life in real time. EVs have maximum torque from standstill and can distribute power to each wheel or axle to enhance efficiency and handling in a number of adverse conditions.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 25, 2009
Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. L/100 km (48 mpg US) on average and emits no more than 129 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (56 mpg US) will be added to the range in spring 2010.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 For the HEV, this allows the envelope of EV power and duration to be set by the battery capability rather than limited by the drive unit. Battery pack. The air-cooled battery pack is mounted in the vehicle trunk. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2009
The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). Opel Ampera. Earlier post.) seconds.
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