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XL Fleet expands XLP PHEV drive system for use in multiple GM fleet applications

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XL Fleet’s newest product offering expands its growing lineup of plug-in hybrid electric drive systems, which can improve fuel economy by increasing miles per gallon by up to 50% and reducing CO 2 emissions by approximately one-third compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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GM plans to bring plugin hybrids to North American market

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During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?

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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

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General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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Buick to unveil Velite Concept PHEV at Guangzhou show

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The development of the Velite Concept was led by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), GM’s engineering and design joint venture in Shanghai with SAIC, leveraging GM’s global resources. Buick has sold more than 7 million vehicles in China since its introduction by SAIC-GM in 1998. Earlier post.)

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GM delivered 2.9M vehicles in China in 2020 for third straight annual drop; NEV sales up 4x from 2019

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—Julian Blissett, GM executive vice president and president of GM China. GM accelerated its NEV development and made solid progress on its drive to a zero-emissions future. Baojun had deliveries of more than 402,000 units as it maintained an intensive product launch cadence to expand its portfolio.

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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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But with first deliveries not expected until mid-year, it’s nearly a year late—so GM has sweetened the deal for reservation-holders who’ve stuck it out with a complementary bidirectional-compatible charger. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL. 2024 Rivian R1T Could the safest pickup be fully electric?

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1%