Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2012

GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. The GM China Advanced Technical Center recently produced its first batch of battery cells using advanced fabrication methods, an important milestone in the establishment of its battery material assessment capability.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

At a press conference in Shanghai, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will introduce at least 10 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. By 2025, nearly all models from GM’s global brands in China—Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet—will offer electrification technology.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

General Motors is accelerating the development of electrified vehicles in China, Jon Lauckner, GM Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global Research & Development, and president of GM Ventures, said in a presentation at the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress in Beijing. China has made electrification a key strategy.

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Baua Electric

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. This gives too much thrust and provides some redundancy, the place the plane may just guard gliding if one motor fails. The frame is built basically from carbon fabrics.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

General Electric and General Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate jointly the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China. The MOU was announced at the 2011 China International Electric Power and Electric Engineering Technology Exhibition in Shanghai.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Fisker Automotive is partnering with China Grand Automotive Group (CGA), the leading passenger car trader in China, to have Fisker vehicles distributed, marketed and serviced in China. Fisker Automotive’s first car, the Fisker Karma, will make its Chinese debut at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2011. billion).

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EV Sales

MAY 23, 2021

Plugins are a hot item in China, having scored over 175,000 units last month, jumping 173% regarding the same month last year, with BEVs in particular growing an amazing 204% rate. After Europe, #EVDisruption is now reaching China. liter gasoline engine that works as a range enxtender. BEV), keeping the 2021 share at 10% (8.1%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2017

General Motors and its joint ventures in China delivered a March record of 345,448 vehicles, an increase of 16% from a year earlier. Buick announced last month that the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), will come to China shortly. engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson participated in the opening of the first phase of the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai. It will leverage China-specific expertise throughout the GM network. When completed, the 65,000-square-meter ATC will include 62 test labs and 9 research labs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

The new ES8, available in six- and seven-seat configurations, now uses a combination of 160kW PM and 240kW IM motors and a 100 kWh liquid-cooled battery pack. Together, these ensure the new ES8 strikes a balance between long range and high performance with 0 to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds and NEDC extended range of up to 580 km (360 miles).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

With the expertise offered by Siemens, a leader in power electronics and electric motor product, Valeo would maintain its technological lead by offering a comprehensive line-up of technologies ranging from micro-hybrid to all-electric solutions. Its headquarters will be located in Erlangen, Germany.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 21, 2023

Image credit: CnEVPost) Voyah, Dongfeng Motor's new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, made its first sedan model available to tap into the increasingly crowded mid-to-large-size electric sedan market. On fast charge, the Voyah Zhuiguang can achieve a range of 230 km in 10 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2010

Ltd., , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corporation (HKMC), are forming a 50:50 joint venture for the production of new energy vehicles. The partnership with JAC is HKMC’s first since its founding in January this year by Yang Rong, former chairman of Brilliance China. Anhui JAC Automotive Co.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

WiTricity announced it is working with General Motors (GM) to test an advanced wireless charging system prototype for electric vehicles. The companies are working together to test WiTricity’s Drive 11 park and charge system, designed for maximum efficiency and interoperability across vehicle platforms. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company. Adura is also negotiating contracts in the US.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2016

Today, the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car is the subject of a lawsuit, General Motors is expected to compensate owners who bough large crossover SUVs with inaccurate window-sticker fuel-economy ratings, and Gasoline demand is on the rise in the U.S., China, and India. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

General Motors is adding two shifts and about 2,500 hourly and salaried jobs at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to build the new Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan and the next-generation Impala large sedan alongside the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera electric cars. Detroit-Hamtramck currently has 1,121 hourly and salaried employees.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

China-based BYD Co., Ltd will stage the European premiere of two electric vehicles at the upcoming 2011 Geneva International Motor Show in March: the updated pure-electric vehicle 2012 e6-Eco and the independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV S6DM. gasoline engine.

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MARCH 16, 2023

Image from Enovate's Weibo) Enovate Motors, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup that announced late last year that it would build a production base in Saudi Arabia, is actually facing financial woes in its home market. Enovate is another carmaker besides WM Motor that has run into financial difficulties.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 29, 2010

General Motors may be trying to spread Chevrolet through Europe and Asia, but it won't put the Chevy bowtie on its Volt extended-range electric vehicle when that car goes on sale in China next year. dealerships this November as the 2011 Chevrolet Volt will be sold in China as a Buick. Because, in the words of.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2015

While all 2012 Fisker Karma extended-range electric luxury sedans were built in Finland, the company always intended to assemble cars in the U.S. Before its collapse and bankruptcy, Fisker had bought a former General Motors plant in Delaware.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

litre four-cylinder turbo engine with an electric motor. It’ll be able to drive on electricity alone for shorter journeys while having the backup of a petrol engine to allow the touring range of any ute on the market. A BYD ute prototype testing in China “We also want to make sure we do a lot of testing in Australia,” says Todd.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. Metro anticipates receiving the new buses early next year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

In Shanghai, General Motors Corp. The Shanghai and Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles will be featured in the most extensive fuel cell demonstration program ever conducted in China. The two automakers, which operate eight joint ventures in China, earlier signed a pair of agreements to promote advanced vehicle technology.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2017

Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T Ecotec engines and a nine-speed transmission in new or refreshed models launched in China this year. From 2014 to 2016, the average fuel consumption of new Buick vehicles sold in China decreased by 20%.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

BMW sees hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEVs) offering the ideal combination of zero-emission motoring and everyday practicality when extended ranges and high running resistances are required. There is tremendous potential for electric mobility in China, although this is subject to considerable local variation.

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Green Car Congress

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. The 2020 target was raised from 0.70 to reflect this change.

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Plug In India

JULY 14, 2022

The 1200 W motor is a sweet spot for EVs - enough to keep up with traffic, but still able to keep the wh/km in check. The looks are still China derived. Performance is lacking, but that is expected in a motor rated at 1200W. Ampere's motor choice seems to be conservative in order to extend range.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lucid Motors (United States): Product: Lucid Motors produces luxury electric vehicles. The Lucid Air is their flagship sedan known for its impressive range, high-performance capabilities, and luxurious interior. NIO (China): Product: NIO focuses on electric SUVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

General Motors China held an electrification workshop in Shanghai to showcase its new energy vehicles and advanced powertrains. The workshop also highlighted GM China’s long-term vehicle electrification strategy. GM China will hold similar electrification workshops in Beijing and Guangzhou. It consumes 5.2 It consumes 5.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

All three Concept BlueZERO models introduced in January featured front-wheel drive and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of up to 35 kWh and a compact electric motor with a maximum output of 100 kW (continuous output 70 kW), which develops a peak torque of 320 N·m (236 lb-ft).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The first production MEB vehicle, a version of the I.D.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

Chinese EV automaker IM Motors is on the cusp of launching its fourth EV model and is touting some impressive specs to get the hype train going. The company’s co-CEO recently shared that the new L6 EV will be powered by a 900V platform equipped with solid-state batteries that can deliver over 1,000 km of range on a single charge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Volvo’s overall sales slipped 2% to just over 50,000 due to the timing of the Lunar New Year in China. The US and China both saw EV sales fall as Volvo works to launch new models in the regions. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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