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Ford confirms it received Elon Musk’s “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” pamphlet

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When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” Farley also remarked that Ford had received the pamphlet on December 5, 2023.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Thermal Interface Material (TIM) used in series-production EV charging port

Green Car Congress

The elastomer supports precise contact while its electrical insulation capability shields the sensitive electronics from the charging voltage of up to 800 volts. Being able to use an injection molding processes is a definite plus. This means that the common test voltages of 2.4 Its hardness is around 35 Shore A.

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Chevy's Gone Green: Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt Get Highest Sales Yet

Green Car Reports

Chevrolet is definitely going green--or at least, its customers are, as GM announces best-ever monthly sales of its four most gas-sipping models. Helping to reach sales 10 percent greater than those in August last year, the Spark, Sonic, Cruze and Volt all set their highest monthly sales figures since hitting the market.

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Chevrolet Volt MSRP Starts at $41,000, $33,500 Net of Full Federal Credit; 3-year Lease Program with Option to Buy

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GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. A third package for the Volt—an E85 package—is also under development.

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Maxwell expands partnership with CRRC to localize ultracapacitor module production for the China bus market

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Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of capacitive energy storage and power delivery solutions, announced a definitive agreement with CRRC Qingdao Sifang Rolling Stock Research Institute Co. volt and 3-volt ultracapacitor cells in local production lines to manufacture the modules.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

Clean Fleet Report

feet turning radius Independent front and rear adaptive air suspension 8,000-pound tow rating Charging 100 miles of range in 10 minutes using an 800-volt DC Fast Charger 37 miles per hour with a Level 2, 240-volt charger commonly used at home Bi-directional Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) charging.

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Volt drivers top ownership satisfaction survey

Green Cars News

Owners of the Chevrolet Volt are the most satisfied with their purchase, according to the US publication, Consumer Reports.

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