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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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General Motors announced a demonstration project ( earlier post ) to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the Chevrolet Cruze. On a standard household 220-volt outlet, the Cruze EV can be fully recharged in 8 to 10 hours.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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The 3,800 team members, as Hyundai calls them, are building the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 that joins electric models of the GV60 EV and the Electrified G80 , both of which are assembled in South Korea. Charging on the 800-volt system should enable a 10% to 80% battery charge in 18 minutes on a 350 kW DC Fast Charger.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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l/100 km) highway or better; and to reduce the average CO 2 tailpipe emissions of its US fleet by 15%. Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. —2012 Sustainability Report. In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3 The 2020 target was raised from 0.70 MWh per vehicle.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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Timing: PVB production is in South Korea with the North America on-sale date to be announced. The 800-volt architecture also enables high-power 300+ kW DC charging, which can deliver up to 248 miles of range in 15 minutes. With dual motors, the all-wheel drive has 800-volt architecture and carbon ceramic Brembo brakes.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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Look for a full Road Test review on Clean Fleet Report after we have had the EV9 for a full week and the opportunity to put it through the paces of everyday driving. kW onboard charger can charge up to 800 volts. The post Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Charging The 10.9 Story by John Faulkner.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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