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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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General Motors will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion, representing a 75% increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic. Separately, GM will supply HYDROTEC to Navistar, Inc.,

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. "The whole idea is that this is technology you can adapt to any existing niche," he said.

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

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After proving a initial look at the design and capability of the different components ( earlier post ) late last year, GM is now providing deeper technical insight into the second-generation platform. For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt. Power 4(2) doi: 10.4271/2015-01-1208.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co.,

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. 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. General Motors has sought $10.3

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