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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

Green Car Congress

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. The smaller of the two units is of 995cc displacement and produces 68 hp (50 kW) at 6,400 rpm, enough to power the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 15.5

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

Baua Electric

With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. In December, Volvo began deliveries in Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal in one of the most highly anticipated EV rollouts. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

They haven’t, and GM is clearly struggling to overcome a host of startup production problems with its Ultium vehicles—sales of which have remained far, far below the company’s own goals. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. Volvo quotes 3.4 Thankfully the friction brakes are suitably beefy to haul it back just as fast.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

They haven’t, and GM is clearly struggling to overcome a host of startup production problems with its Ultium vehicles—sales of which have remained far, far below the company’s own goals. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. Volvo quotes 3.4 Thankfully the friction brakes are suitably beefy to haul it back just as fast.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

And EV straggler Honda shed a bit more light on its upcoming EVs built on GM’s Ultium battery and powertrain platform. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Automakers and Models. Honda will offer more details later this year, he said. – March 12, via Associated Press.

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