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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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Lutz was a staunch supporter of GM’s plug-in hybrid of the time, the Cruze-based Volt. No matter whether there was a large V6 or V8 at the front, power was provided solely by the 402-horse electric motor which managed a respectable 306 lb-ft of torque.& VTRUX trucks (Silverados) were claimed to manage 25 miles per gallon combined.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.)

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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In less than half a year since then, Chevrolet has introduced two larger all-electric SUVs, the Blazer EV and Equinox EV , as well as the Silverado EV pickup. The 2022 Bolt EUV has a 65 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery powering a single 150 kW motor that produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Powertrain.

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

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Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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