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MAY 14, 2014

General Motors will bring all its electric vehicle battery pack building capabilities in-house with production of battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at its expanded battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich. —Larry Nitz, executive director of GM global transmission and electrification engineering. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Using the Karma E-Flex Platform, vehicle manufacturers can optimize development costs to engineer, test, certify and build an EREV or BEV platform, allowing electrification of their products with greater speed and efficiency. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010

In Phase I of the project, the team conducted an engineering design analysis to identify and compare potential hydrogen storage technologies, fuel cell options, electrical energy storage and powertrain architectures for use on an electric utility vehicle. Based on the results, the team selected an 8.5

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MAY 26, 2021

The always-on 4x4 Ford Lightning Pro starts at $39,974, with a targeted range of 230 miles on the standard battery pack, and 300 miles with the extended range version (starting at $49,974). To-date, the company has completed construction of 48 out of 57 prototypes and will begin pre-production vehicle (PPV) builds in July.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

We’ve been building our motors for corporate clients to fit their custom needs for 10 months, and now it’s time to make our technology available to everyone. Its high torque and high efficiency extends range, battery life, and increases performance. The motors can be made using rare-earth or ferrite magnets.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The final stage of work on the new EV technology demonstration platform within the LCVTP will see the vehicle developed into a range-extended electric vehicle (RE-EV) architecture incorporating an advanced auxiliary power unit (a gasoline engine integrated with a generator) developed within the project, for on-board battery recharging.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

liter EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) and a 2.5-liter The Escape will be Ford’s first SUV to be available with two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines, delivering class-leading fuel economy and performance. liter engine also is expected to deliver better fuel economy than competitors’ larger four-cylinder engines.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 14, 2023

Huawei and JAC will jointly build models targeting the ultra-high-end luxury pure electric vehicle market with a price range of around RMB 800,000-1 million, according to local media. In the electric car era, JAC's better-known identity is as an OEM for NIO.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Lightweighting has been a key tool for improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over the past years. Key changes include: Range: BEVs are overwhelmingly more efficient than ICE vehicles due to regenerative braking and more efficient motors.

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MAY 15, 2020

Karma Automotive announced its newest flexible and modular E-Flex platform with two motor all-wheel drive (AWD) and extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture (e.g., earlier post ). Additional components also available include Karma’s new SiC inverters.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The free-piston linear generator works in a similar manner to a conventional combustion engine, but instead of converting the linear movement of the piston into the rotational movement of the crankshaft, it generates electricity directly. Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. engine-generator from Flint. engine-generator from Flint. “We

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

All-electric Ford Explorer (Source: Ford) CEO Jim Farley reiterated Ford’s commitment to the region, saying, “We are fully committed to manufacturing in Canada and believe this decision will help us build a profitably growing business for the long term.” The team is led by Alan Clarke, a top engineer for Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3.

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APRIL 2, 2010

These pre-production versions of the Volt will not be sold at dealerships, but will be used to assure all steps in the production system will meet the quality targets set by the Volt engineering team. Assembly workers will build more pre-production Volts in the coming months. Detroit-Hamtramck plant manager Teri Quigley.

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MAY 19, 2014

The Volvo Group, in collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, will study the potential for building electrified roads on which city buses can be charged inductively at the same time as the bus is in operation (dynamic charging).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The ATC will serve as the home of four key GM technical and design organizations: the China Science Lab; Vehicle Engineering Lab; Advanced Powertrain Engineering Lab; and Advanced Design Center. When fully staffed, the ATC will have more than 300 employees, including engineers, designers, researchers and technicians.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. The new direct-injected 1.5

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JANUARY 11, 2011

General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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MARCH 24, 2017

Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. direct injection engine as well as its new-generation liquid-cooled, high-performance ternary lithium battery pack. The system has a double high-performance, permanent-magnet electric motor drive unit.

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APRIL 27, 2010

Assembly workers will build more pre-production Amperas in the coming months. Engineers in Europe and the United States also use them to tune the vehicle’s overall driving experience. Andrew Farah, Vehicle Chief Engineer for the Ampera.

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MAY 28, 2010

after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Virginia Tech earned second place with an ethanol EREV design and Penn State came in third place building a biodiesel EREV. kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. It’s also equipped with a 1.3L

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

As well as conversions of new Ford Rangers and Toyota Hiluxes – the two top selling utes in the country – which will be priced from $47,990 (plus the cost of the ute), Roev is gearing up for EV conversions of the same utes with build dates as far back as 2016. 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

General Motors China is fabricating and testing prototype battery cells and complete systems at its Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai to support GM researchers and engineers in the development of next-generation vehicle battery systems. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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GM China Batteries Battery 252

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Student engineers participating in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge unveiled their vehicle architectures at the Washington Auto Show. The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV). An EcoCAR website— The Green Garage —.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

An electric traction motor (right) and stator (left) at the GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center Friday, 15 January 2010 in Pontiac, Michigan. In the future, electric motors might become as important to GM as engines are now. Initially, GM is committing to building all the motors for the next-generation two-mode transmission.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. 30 million. General Motors Company.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

General Motors Company is investing more than $230 million in four GM plants in the greater Flint, Michigan area to support the production of the fuel-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt extended range electric vehicle. four-cylinder engine generator for the Volt and the 1.4L four-cylinder turbo engine for the Cruze.

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JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. It has a range of about 340 miles and is powered with electricity at all times. The warranty is transferable at no cost to other vehicle owners.

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MAY 20, 2010

and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support. Tesla also has purchased the former NUMMI factory in Fremont, California, where it will build the Model S sedan ( earlier post ) and future Tesla vehicles. Tesla Motors, Inc.

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APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. The company’s structures will be lean and adapted to global market requirements and the international competitive environment.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

V-6 Direct Injection gasoline engine paired with a plug-in two-mode hybrid system. The XTS Platinum concept’s plug-in hybrid electric propulsion system (PHEV) builds on the experience Cadillac has gained with the Escalade Hybrid and Escalade Platinum Hybrid flagship models (which also feature the two-mode system). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Not like maximum shopper drones, that have most effective 4 motors, the Voyager X2 is an octocopter- every “arm” has a couple of engines and propellers. In line with the corporate, the industrially produced model that may crash the marketplace in 2025 will do business in an extended-range possibility.

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). GM has a goal of 125 MW renewable energy.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. More precise controls to deliver higher levels of refinement as the powertrain transitions between engine and electric drive.

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