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GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car News

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And yes, GM is planning to bring plug-in hybrids back. GM has announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. The post GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car News appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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GM and PHEV Maker Bright Automotive Announce Strategic Relationship; GM Ventures Funding

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Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ), and General Motors Co. GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC ( earlier post ). Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures.

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GM-Backed Bright Idea Plug-In Hybrid Van To Be Built By AM General

Green Car Reports

Startup Bright Automotive announced last week that, once the company completes its funding, its advanced plug-in hybrid Idea delivery van would be assembled under contract by AM General. How times change.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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Ohio State EcoCAR built a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by E85. Teams spent the last four years (2014-2018) harnessing those ideas into the ultimate energy-efficient, high performance vehicle. This is OSU’s fourth consecutive win. The team earned 895 out of 1000 overall points.

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GM Invests In Plug-In Hybrid Truckmaker Bright Automotive

Green Car Reports

General Motors announced today that it will invest in startup Bright Automotive, which hopes to start final production engineering of its Idea plug-in hybrid delivery van design later this year.

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Porsche Project X, Ford Mustang GT3: Automobile Information Headlines

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Porsche has rolled out an idea for an electrical hypercar, and has showed it’s these days comparing whether or not to place the car into manufacturing. It sticks to a body-on-frame platform, will deal V-6 and hybrid powertrains, and seating for as much as seven.

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Automaker Plug-in Hybrid PR Flurry

Plugs and Cars

In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. You can't keep such a good idea as plug-in hybrids down, but it can be delayed. The buzz about the Volt has generated automaker PR reactions.

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