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

Baua Electric

Volvo CEO boasts pricing power for EVs On Wednesday, Rowan told Reuters at the Global Markets Forum that Volvo sees a growth opportunity in the EV segment. Rowan has stood by his stance despite others claiming a slowdown in the EV market. 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

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. Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. The same situation is happening in Europe.

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

Baua Electric

Volvo says its low-cost EV will hit new markets in the coming weeks. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) When asked about the reported “slowdown” in the EV market, Rowan responded, “We are not seeing any order cancellations or any slowdown in order intake.” Europe was Volvo’s biggest market, with 8,799 EVs sold, up 31% YOY.

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

Baua Electric

Volvo’s new EVs see Ferrari-like wait times After unveiling the EX90 almost two years ago, Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is still in hot demand. The EX30 is rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil, with new markets coming soon. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and a motor performance model.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform.

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