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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

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General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress.

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

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Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000

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The comments come as several automakers, like Ford and GM, have scaled back EV investments. The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo Cars) The extended range version includes up to 275 miles of range.

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

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In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range. The electric SUV will be available in two powertrains: Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance.

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

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Electrek’s Take While several rivals, including Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and others, are pushing back EV initiatives, Volvo is plowing ahead. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and a motor performance model. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and a motor performance model.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Large automakers based in Michigan, including GM, Chrysler, and Ford, will receive a total of more than $400 million to manufacture thousands of advanced hybrid and electric vehicles as well as batteries and electric drive components. Production of high-volume battery packs for the GM Volt. Compact Power, Inc. (on EnerDel, Inc.

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