Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC ( earlier post ). Funding through GM Ventures will allow Bright to begin ramping up the development of the production program for the IDEA in the third quarter of 2010. Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2016

SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. L/100 km (138 mpg US)—the best in its segment. Middle: CT6 PHEV powertrain elements and vehicle integration. SIDI turbocharged engine. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

We have a PHEV system that has incredible efficiency, but it is also one of the highest performing vehicles on the road with extraordinarily connected feel to it. The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L GM designed and manufactures the two motors in the EVT.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2009

The Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) will make its public driving debut during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on 15 August, 19 months after being unveiled as a concept car. It will be the first time a PHEV has appeared on track at the event. The Fisker Karma PHEV is an extended range electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

Enter newly retired GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. Lutz brought with him other investors, as well as executives and engineers from GM. Lutz joined in 2011, promptly after he retired from GM. But GM dropped the Suburban 2500 line after 2014, so VTRUX offerings were limited to two models. liter V8 and the Suburban 2500 body.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 5, 2023

Kia Telluride: Evaluate Crossover SUVs Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Enzo headed to public sale GM and Stellantis reportedly paid report gasoline economic system fines Verstappen cruises to victory at 2023 F1 Spanish Brilliant Prix 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV earns Supremacy Protection Pick out honor Keep tabs on Ben Collins pressure a 1985 Porsche (..)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. The new five-passenger crossover will build on the success GM has had with the Buick Enclave. Source: GM Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. The new PHEV version of the CT6 will be capable of greater than 60 km (32.4 per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards.

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid lineup coming this summer will return nearly 50 mpg, the automaker revealed Tuesday, as well as pep and performance that may rival that of the sporty Si model. GM is reportedly considering an affordable Chevy Camaro EV as part of its rollout of Ultium electric vehicles. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV – 7,988. Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV – 4,427.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 9, 2023

Hyundai Palisade: Evaluate Crossover SUVs 2024 BMW 1-Order Hatchback secret agent pictures and video PHEV drivers don’t plug in so regularly, and EPA is adjusting to it Toyota GR H2 thought previews hydrogen race automobile for Le Mans Evaluate: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV GM follows Ford in adopting Tesla’s NACS Supercharger {hardware} 2024 (..)

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

Yesterday in a review of the Acura ZDX Green Car Reports looked at whether the first fully electric vehicle from this Honda luxury brand keeps it on-brand—even with GM bones. The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000. The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

GM paused deliveries of the Chevy Blazer EV over software woes—after a series of incidents and trouble codes experienced by owners and reviewers alike. GM emphasizes that these are not safety-related issues and not related to its Ultium EV propulsion suite or Google built-in.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. Not much here. Maybe the last of the ICE crowd.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Probably the most needed and least controversial proposed change is the elimination of the phaseout of the tax cap that begins in the quarter after a manufacturer sells 200,000 BEVs or PHEVs in the US. The elimination of the manufacturer cap will, however, clearly be a boon to Tesla and GM. kWh battery. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. After 3 ½ years my mpg is well north of 200 mpg (the measurement tops out at 250 mpg, which is my goal). Decision time came last month for me.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. This is one area where GM is the industry leader and, after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). Earlier post.)

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 21, 2008

Although consumer tax credits for PHEVs enjoyed bipartisan support in both houses of Congress, concerns over other tax portions of the energy bill resulted in the entire tax package being removed from the original bill. The bill would provide a tax credit of between $4,000 and $6,000 for purchasers of a PHEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. Beating Tesla to the market with the Bolt was quite a coup, particularly with a car as well-executed as this EV is, but GM has been slow with its follow up. Road Test: 2021 RAV4 Prime PHEV ; Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. That's great, but because most driving down Silicon Valley way is on the freeway for rather short distances, the plug-ins don’t do much all-electric driving and the MPG isn't approaching the much touted 100MPG.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

That is a emission reduction dream and an ability to make every car in the GM family plug-in hybrid. GM should add the Volt technology to every car. The GM (Range Extending EV) comes in with 50 miles per gallon. If you charge up the Toyota Prius PHEV you would get 200 miles per gallon and 40 mile EV range; the same as the Volt.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The company expects to demonstrate that during an eight hour delivery day simulation this plug-in hybrid vehicle can exceed 150 miles while exhibiting an efficiency of over 75 mpg (miles per gallon).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

and 49 mpg. Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? org EV1 Club Home page [link] Original GM web site (circa Gen II model) www.evchargernews.com Owner's experience driving a RA4 EV www.prossen.com/ev RAV4 EV original TV ad www.a52.com 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections? Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

VW minivan reportedly not long for this world 2 days ago Chrysler ekes out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans 223 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 ~D. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? 10:59AM (4/22/2009) I know it is a REALLY superficial criteria, but I love the paint scheme on the blue one pictured.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

I am more reminded of Segway, or that GM thing that Segway helped them build. Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising. A car that gets 60 mpg still burns 17 gallons of gas every 1,000 miles versus a car that gets 21 mpg using E85 (my Chevy Impala) that burns 7.1

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Extended-range electric vehicles — such as the Chevy Volt, which GM says will recharge in three hours — offer another route, adding a small gas engine to keep drivers from feeling stranded without access to fuel. My Honda Civic averages 34+ MPG over a year period. That’s 7 cents worth of electricity per mile driven.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil.

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