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Opinion: GMC Hummer EV’s EPA documents reveal that it’s still a vehicle of consumption and excess

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I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when GM announced that it would start its new Ultium battery-powered electric vehicle push with the GMC Hummer EV. As per the EPA documents , the Hummer EV Edition 1 is equipped with an Ultium battery pack that has a usable capacity of 212.7 It just felt a bit strange.

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GM to Launch?

Plug In Partners

GM likely to launch new plug-in hybrid Reuters Nov 10, 2006 DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. The advanced technology vehicle would have an extended driving range on battery power and would also have a diesel or gasoline engine that could power the car when the battery was low, the Detroit News said, citing unnamed GM officials.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Bright Automotive says it soon release an electric car with a 100 mile per gallon plus plug-in – and the company says it will keep the car economically priced. Lose weight.

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

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"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 It is simply the cost of doing business.

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