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Karma adds Revero GTE to lineup; first BEV; based on E-Flex platform

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Built on the Karma E-Flex Platform ( earlier post ), the GTE will also feature technology from the company’s recently announced platform development initiative, designed to offer new electric mobility solutions to partners through highly versatile extended range battery applications to all-electric chassis systems.

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CyberVan! Li Auto’s Mega MPV launches in China alongside ambitious EV expectations

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You may not know much about Li Auto ($LI) , but it remains a relatively popular automaker in China following less than a decade in business. Until recently, Li Auto’s pipeline consisted of extended-range EVs that still utilize small combustion engines. Not bad for a glorified minivan. What do you think? Dope or nope?

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

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The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Developed to meet global electric vehicle safety standards, the Sail SPRINGO EV fully complies with safety requirements for pure electric vehicles in China.

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Daimler Investing 600M in Center of Excellence for Compact Vehicles; To Begin Limited Series Production of A-Class E-CELL EV in 2010

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Their top speed was electronically limited to 150 km/h (93 mph) in the interests of optimal range and energy efficiency. The BlueZero E-CELL with battery-electric drive featured a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) using electric drive alone.

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GM China holds electrification workshop in Shanghai; showcases range of 4 electrified vehicles

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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

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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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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Volvo’s new EVs are attracting Ferrari-like wait times because they are ‘the right products’

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It will be available in a single-motor extended range and a motor performance model. The extended range boasts up to 275 miles range, while the Performance is Volvo’s quickest EV, with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.4 Volvo is also launching its first luxury electric minivan, the EM90 , in China.

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