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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

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Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. The full driving range exceeds 300 miles (480 km). (By

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Cadillac announces CT6 plug-in hybrid for China

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Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely Group and CRI intend to collaborate on the deployment of renewable methanol fuel production technology in China and explore the development and deployment of 100% methanol-fueled vehicles in China, Iceland and other countries. Methanol in China. It will also allow us to promote advanced methanol technology in Europe.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. Developed to meet global electric vehicle safety standards, the Sail SPRINGO EV fully complies with safety requirements for pure electric vehicles in China. Earlier post.). The Sail SPRINGO EV is the first example.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM The Li-ion cells are produced in either Korea or China; CPI has the long-term goal of localizing cell production in the States.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China. By comparison the MG ZS EV starts at $44,990 drive-away and the Nissan Leaf $50,990 plus on-road costs. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3! BYD Atto 3.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. All of this means a PHEV uses much less liquid fuel (as little as 10% of a conventional vehicle’s averaged annual fuel consumption), saving money and extending the miles per gallon of gasoline or alternative liquid fuel. How PHEV enhances The Electric Infrastructure.

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