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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

Green Car Congress

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. The Volt is an extended range electric vehicle—i.e.,

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

Baua Electric

In June, Volvo unveiled its smallest and cheapest SUV, the EX30 ( see our revie w ). The Swedish automaker calls the electric SUV a “cornerstone” of its EV plans. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan during the EX30 launch (Source: Volvo Cars) Volvo’s first three-row electric SUV, the EX90, will go on sale soon. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4

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

Baua Electric

It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. The extended-range model will feature up to 275 miles driving range. Meanwhile, the performance includes up to 265 miles range but packs 422 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque for a 3.4s 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Establishing dealer network. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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