Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

GM has cancelled its recently announced compact Buick crossover, which would have offered the plug-in hybrid system originally targeted for the Saturn VUE. We were all struck by the consistency of the criticism of the compact crossover. Buick crossover canceled. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

AMP), a company engaged in the conversion of new vehicles to all-electric powertrains, will debut the upfitted battery electric AMP 2010 GM Chevrolet Equinox at the New York Auto Show, which begins on 2 April. AMP is the first company to bring a full-size, high-performance American-made crossover electric vehicle to market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. Tags: China Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2009

GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 Tags: Brief. L/100km) from its 2.4L, four-cylinder Ecotec direct injection engine.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. Pending approvals, the New GM is expected to launch in about 60 to 90 days as a separate and independent company from the current GM. GM Manufacturing Plans. General Motors Corp.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle is equipped with a GM fourth-generation, 93 kW fuel cell stack. (GM

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. First volley–a recasting of the iconic Ford Mustang as an electric crossover– the Mach-E. Audi E-tron 5,612.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 20, 2009

General Motors (GM) has pulled the plug on plans to introduce in the US a new Buick SUV which would have included a plug-in hybrid version following negative feedback during a showcase to employees, potential customers, dealers, media and analysts. Tags: Hybrid cars Buick GM hybrid plans plug-in. Watch this space.’.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

Previous studies comparing BEVs and FCEVs have reached similar conclusions that only limited-range BEVs are workable, with somewhat different crossover ranges between BEVs and FCEVs arising from different input assumptions for the two technologies.Li Tags: Batteries Fuel Cells. Frederick T. doi: 10.1021/jz100553m.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

Combined reported US hybrid sales (from Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan) in April totalled 21,735 units, a 45.5% GM total truck sales (including crossovers) of 102,032 were down 28% and car sales of 71,775 were off 41% year-on-year. GM delivered a total of 1,534 hybrid vehicles in the month. to 42,536 units.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

Ford posted 1,266 units of the Escape and Mariner crossover hybrids, down 6.3% GM, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have not yet provided breakouts of hybrid sales in their portfolios. GM, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have not yet provided breakouts of hybrid sales in their portfolios. Tags: Hybrids Sales. year-on-year.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s new RVR compact crossover ( earlier post ) uses front fenders made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX resin. In developing the RVR as the company’s newest compact crossover, Mitsubishi engineers made every effort to reduce part weight in order to achieve best-in-class fuel efficiency.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans. But women tended to prefer their crossovers a tad smaller and didn’t mind having the occasional Nissan Altima or Chevrolet Malibu in the driveway — likely because they tend to sticker rather low vs the competition. But GM would attempt something similar every so often.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

The two-mode plug-in hybrid technology that was originally supposed to appear in the Saturn VUE will now make its debut in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. According to Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, the vehicle is capable of electric only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales include those from Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM and Nissan; Mercedes-Benz is not breaking out sales of its new S400 Hybrid. Sales of the hybrid crossovers (Escape and Mariner) were down 52.5% Total GM light-duty vehicles sales rose 4.7% Tags: Hybrids Sales. increase from October 2008. to 176,632 units.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans. But women tended to prefer their crossovers a tad smaller and didn’t mind having the occasional Nissan Altima or Chevrolet Malibu in the driveway — likely because they tend to sticker rather low vs the competition. But GM would attempt something similar every so often.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

Nissan is about to drink GM’s milkshake with a breakthrough, affordable, next generation electric car that will be beat the Chevy Volt to market, cost half as much and work twice as well. I have seen the future and it is a new car electric car from Nissan. Plus it looks ten times cooler.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% Large pickup retail sales began to recover in July with a 16% increase compared with June, driving total GM truck retail sales improvements of 12% when compared with the prior month. GM delivered a total of 1,487 hybrid vehicles were delivered in the month, up 36.3%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

GM dealers in the United States delivered 155,334 light-duty vehicles in March, down 44.7% GM’s top-selling car was the Malibu, sales of which were down only 2.1% GM delivered a total of 1,612 hybrid vehicles in the month; for the first quarter, GM has delivered 3,622 hybrid vehicles. Tags: Sales. to 86,457 units.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

It can also be about a small commercial vehicle and a small crossover.” Here is what GM and its main rivals have in the pipeline. The Chevrolet Volt is the sexiest green car in GM's arsenal. They will use technology similar to GM's. Tags: manufacturers. Ford ( F ).

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models. liter four-cylinder or a normally aspirated 3.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

GM Developing Additional Full Hybrid System for Smaller Vehicles. With the FWD two-mode targeted at larger sedans on up into crossovers and SUVs, and the RWD two-mode applied in full-size SUVs and light trucks, GM has a product gap for an advanced full hybrid offering for smaller, lower-torque engines in more compact vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. For more affordable EVs, the Volvo brand has big plans to expand its lineup, and already offers the XC40 Recharge crossover.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Sales of the Escape and Mariner crossover hybrids fell 52.5 General Motors: During October, GM reported a total of 1,159 hybrids sold – that’s a 22.5 Here is how each of the major manufacturers faired: Ford: The company sold a total of 2,282 hybrid units during the month – an increase of 14.3 per cent compared to the previous year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The AMP electric drive train is based on an entirely new and unique technology—we’re powering SUVs and crossovers that go faster and further than any current or upcoming peer offerings, even those based on modified light-weight sedans. AMP currently electrifies several GM models, including the 2010 GM Equinox.

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EV Life

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Enter the Chevrolet Equinox EV, a crossover unlike any other. Chevrolet Blazer Specs, Design, and Safety Features Chevy Blazer Interior and Exterior Like most new EVs by Chevrolet, the Blazer was designed from the ground up using GM’s Ultium platform. For AC charging, it operates at 11.3 Range Horsepower (est.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2009

Created from the old GM’s strongest operations in an asset sale approved by the Federal bankruptcy court on 5 July ( earlier post ), the new GM is built on four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. The four brands will offer a total of 34 nameplates by 2010, compared to old GM’s total of 48 in 2008 and 63 in 2004.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2009

Despite the public speculation on a bankruptcy outcome for GM during the month of May, GM outpaced the performance of the overall market by posting 190,881 light-duty vehicle sales, a decrease of 29% by volume. A total of 1,739 GM hybrid vehicles were delivered in the month, a 39% increase compared to May 2008. General Motors.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Chevrolet Corvette electric – GM confirms its worst kept secret: the the iconic muscle car will soon go silent. Cupra Formentor PHEV – mid-sized crossover will come with a Volkswagen 1.4-litre Ford medium crossover and sport crossover – two more EV SUVs on the cards for Ford.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. Tags: evdriven. 5.90 / 0.07% Nasdaq 1,673.07 2.63 / 0.16% S&P 500 869.60 107.12% Rite Aid Corporation 0.66

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Charged EVs

MAY 19, 2021

That’s substantially lower than the price tag of last year’s Bolt EV, and the updated smaller Bolt itself is going to drop more than $5,000, to come in at a starting price of $32,000. The Hummer EV will be the first based on the GM’s new Ultium architecture, so these two Bolts will be the last to use what GM calls its BEV2 architecture.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. An American challenge to European and Asian compact luxury sedans. Your numbers may differ. Cruising Comfort.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

GM’s exterior spoiler with integrated CHMSL assembly on the 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is a highly dimensionally stable, thermoplastic Class A horizontal body panel. GM picked up this award for the thermoplastic body panels used in the Buick LeSabre. Delphi produces more than 1.5 Body Interior. Hall of Fame. kg vs. 7.3

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

headquarters  an electric-powered version of the new Nissan Cube crossover vehicle  isnt the model the automaker will introduce here next year. Tags: evdriven. 2 of 4) "Nissan is taking a leadership role by developing what could be this industrys next big thing," the governor said. The car Bredesen and others drove at Nissans U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments.

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