Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2020
As quick reference comparisons, both the GM EV1 and Volkswagen’s XL1 had drag coefficients of approximately 0.19; the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in at approximately 0.22; the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph. —Peter Rawlinson.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Why then, would GM start its oh-so-serious push into modern electric vehicles with the EV version of the truck which — seemingly by fate — ramped its production just as GM was killing off the EV1 program? I mean, a Bolt EV redesign is right there, and so is the Silverado EV. That’s heavier than a whole Toyota 86.
Electric Auto Association
JANUARY 5, 2023
Lightning’s accolades include a first place finish at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the LS-218 , an e-motorcycle that had formerly set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats when it hit 218 mph. Lobbying EV1 style Pohorsky leased his first EV, a GM EV1 , in 1999. That rubbed me the wrong way.”
EV Life
AUGUST 4, 2023
General Motors was one of the original pioneers of electric cars, introducing the EV1 in 1996 and the game-changing Volt in 2010. Available Chevrolet Bolt EUV Trims At a Glance Chevrolet Bolt EUV Version Price Range Top Speed 0-60 mph EV Tax Credit State/Local Incentives Bolt EUV LT $27,795 247 miles 90 mph 6.8
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
With 1.000+ horsepower (hp) Bugatti Veyron’s and Chiron’s, it’s easy to think speeds above 250 mph are a very recent achievement. mph with its 616 hp W125– on a public road! The W125 had ‘just’ 616 hp (still quite significant by 1938 standards) and still was able to reach over 250 mph.
Revenge of the Electric Car
MAY 1, 2009
Wally was involved in the design of the Impact/EV1 while at Aerovironment, along with Alec Brooks and the incomparable Allan Cocconi (the “AC&# of AC Propulsion). The soft whine of the motor is reminiscent of the EV1, and quite pleasing to the ear. The Mini E just keeps pulling like crazy all the way to its top speed of 95 mph.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2013
The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 kWh to cover more than 0.6 Click to enlarge.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
243 
Let's personalize your content