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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

Electric Auto Association

Audi The cusp of all-electric Audi is converting all factories to produce all electric vehicles (EVs) as it phases out gas cars. EV conversions Classic cars with a twist Racers and tinkerers convert vintage models to EVs. Buick Wildcat EV. GM EV charging network connection. Mercedes EV. Acura Finally, electric!

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PSA to acquire Opel/Vauxhall & GM Financial Euro operations for €2.2B; partnering on electrification and maybe fuel cells

Green Car Congress

Existing supply agreements for Holden and certain Buick models will continue, and PSA may potentially source long-term supply of fuel cell systems from the GM/Honda joint venture. In connection with this transaction, GM or its affiliates will subscribe warrants for €0.65 GM will also own warrants to purchase shares of PSA.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Connected Vehicles that leverage data, enhance vehicle safety and connect drivers with their digital worlds in a responsible way. MWh per vehicle.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

Clean Fleet Report

A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions, and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Expect there to be more battery electric Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles announced in the coming months. Next up are the GMC Sierra EV Denali.

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Green Car Congress

The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Power and torque curves for the stock LEA engine and the converted D-EGR engine. liter gasoline direct injection engine. Click to enlarge. Chadwell et al.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. We can only speculate, but expect there to be a battery electric version of almost all the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC makes. Pricing and Availability.

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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

Green Car Congress

During regenerative braking, the system converts the vehicle’s momentum to electrical power and stores the energy in the battery pack. The bar is mounted to the rear portion of the cradle with each end of the bar connected to the front strut via a direct-acting link. Electric power steering.