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Remy to Supply HVH250 Electric Motors to Advanced Mechanical Products for EV Conversions

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The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. The torque and power density allows for improved fuel economy, increased range in all-electric drive mode and the potential for a smaller internal combustion engine in hybrid vehicles. kg package operating at 320 VDC.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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Saturn will remain in operation for the next several years, through the end of the planned lifecycle for all Saturn products. In the interim, if Saturn retailers or other investors present a plan that would allow a spin-off or sale of Saturn Distribution Corporation, GM would be open to any such possibility.

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GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

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General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. GM will announce final fuel economy estimates, as well as additional vehicle details such as name and pricing, later. V-6 flex-fuel engine.

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PHEV Energy Bill

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Sec 641 Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power Vehicle Demonstrations Directs DOE to carry out a program of electric drive vehicle energy storage technology demonstrations though a consortia. Here are the ones that caught our eye: Quantum's Fisker Joint Venture to Launch the New Fisker. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.

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GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

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Saturn Sky Red Line. Saturn Outlook. Saturn Sky Red Line. Saturn Outlook. Ecotec engine had the fuel injectors mounted to inject fuel into the intake ports. This design supports improved performance, emissions and fuel economy over the previous combustion system. MY 2010 (announced to date).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. Lutz said GM is pushing to have Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid on the road by 2009. -- ( Autoweek ). "I

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