Green Cars News

AUGUST 29, 2012

General Motors (GM) is to idle its Michigan assembly that makes its range-extended Volt model. The plant will cease production of the Volt for four weeks from mid-September as demand for the electric-petrol car remains soft. It is the second time this year that the plant has halted production of the model.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2012

The Chevrolet Volt has been named Eco Car of the Year by Diesel Car magazine. Despite using petrol generators, the models beat the diesel hybrid Citroen DS5 into second place for the prize. The range-extended model won the prize along with sister-model, the Vauxhall Ampera.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Watch: Mercedes Benz GLC 2023: First drive review While it’s unclear as to which version has Sharvari Wagh opted for, the new-gen GLC is available with petrol and diesel engine options. litre turbo-petrol motor tuned for 254 bhp and 400 Nm, while the GLC 220d is the more popular iteration with the 2.0-litre bhp and 200 Nm.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

litre petrol engine with 245 bhp and 365 Nm of peak torque, while the 2.0-litre litre petrol and diesel engines The cabin has seen more comprehensive updates on the 2024 Discovery Sport with the older screen replaced by a new 11.4-inch Available in only the Dynamic SE trim, engine options on the 2024 Discovery Sport include the same 2.0-litre

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2011

The Chevrolet Volt is set to go on sale next year from £28,545 taking into account the government backed £5,000 electric vehicle grant, the American company has announced today. The Volt has an electric-only range of between 30 and 50 miles depending on terrain and traffic conditions, after which its on-board petrol generator kicks in [.].

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EV Central

OCTOBER 12, 2022

litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor, with total system output rated at 241kW and 500Nm — enough to make the CX-60 the “most powerful Mazda road car ever produced.” litre turbo-petrol paired with a 48-volt hybrid system, delivering 209kW and 450Nm.

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2024

Despite being much heavier than the mid-size SUV it replaces, we already know that performance will be in another league to the outgoing Macan with the dual-motor versions delivering upwards of 450kW and 1000Nm of torque, while the 800-volt electrical architecture will enable fast-charging at up to 270kW. 2024 Porsche Macan EV prototype test.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt has been awarded a fuel efficiency rating of the equivalent of 93 miles to the gallon when driven in electric-only mode, just falling short of the fuel economy figure awarded to its leading rival, the Nissan Leaf. Tags: Chevrolet 93mpg electric EPA petrol range-extended rating volt.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Full details of what will power the Range Rover Electric will follow later, but Land Rover has disclosed the luxury SUV will get an 800-volt electrical architecture that will allow ultra-fast top-ups from 350kW charger.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

litre petrol unit. Sean Hanley, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations at Toyota Australia, said, “Introducing 48-Volt technology on double-cab HiLux models is an exciting step forward, improving fuel efficiency while still providing performance and capability that the HiLux is known for. litre and 2.4-litre

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

petrol engine is not running. There is a 12-volt battery in the trunk of the car responsible for supplying electricity for the car to start. There is an onboard diagnostics program on the Prius in which we can check the charge of the 12 volt battery when starting up. 11 volts, we can look for a new battery.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

liter EcoBoost petrol engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). A compact battery pack located under the vehicle floor can be conveniently charged using a standard 230-volt supply, and is designed so that the interior space and load capacity of the vehicle is not compromised.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2017

Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. Also, it raises awareness not only to manufacturers but also consumers that we don�t need to be dependent on petrol for our transportation. Chevy Volt. You might be wondering what made Chevy Volt in our list of 10 fastest electric cars today?

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EV Central

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Feeding that motor is a 33kWh battery that’s combined with a 400-volt electrical architecture that allows it to be charged at a rate of up to 50kW. Based on the current combustion-powered Morgan Super3, the electric version ditches the Ford-sourced 1.5-litre

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG-exclusive, in-house developments. The basis for the high performance of the AMG 400-volt battery is its innovative direct cooling system. In addition, the integrated electric motor is powered by the 400-volt high-voltage system (48 volts in the 43 models).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Vauxhall is to cut £3,500 off the price of its Ampera petrol/electric plug-in model in a bid to drive more sales with a similar price cut expected to be made on the near-identical Chevrolet Volt model too. Vauxhall chairman Duncan Aldred said: "So far the market for EVs across Europe is onl[.]. Vauxhall'

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

We are convinced that we will get a fantastic reaction from the people who use such vehicles on a daily basis: Electric mobility will allow them to travel in city areas which are now off-limits to petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and the range-extender technology makes it possible to use an electric van for normal routine business.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

The packs can charge from 20 to 80 percent on household 110-volt current in under an hour. Of course, electric motors are much more reliable and maintenance free than petrol burners, so with luck, you may not need service for a while. Many electric bikes have built-in batteries, which means you need to charge outside or in your garage.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013. The Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 130 km/80 miles on a full charge and zero exhaust emissions.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.” Sara Soria, Spain. Widespread electrification acceptance is going to depend on having EVs available in most segments.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

An emissions gap also exists for petrol- and diesel-fueled vehicles, with each of them also emitting more than WLTP numbers would indicate – and therefore getting lower mileage, and having higher fuel costs, than consumers would expect by looking at the label. But the numbers are high regardless of country.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 10, 2011

Imagine using your car for two months without needing to visit the petrol station. That’s what GM boss Dan Akerson has achieved in his new range-extended Volt. "I’ve "I’ve used just 2.2 gallons and driven 800 miles," he told news agency headlineauto last night.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Technologies such as the EQ-Boost starter-Generator, 48 volt on-board electrical system and a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) contribute to enhanced environmental compatibility. In the E 350 Coupé if achieves fuel consumption (combined) of 6.7 l/100 km (34.6 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 154 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2015

As soon as the petrol engine needs to be used again – due to the battery’s charge state or other parameters – it is smoothly coupled to the drivetrain again within fractions of a second. The vehicle’s 12-Volt electrical system is supplied with electricity via a DC/DC converter.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

H ere's the Mazda story thanks to Autocar: Mazda plans Volt rival Autocar August 28, 2008 Autocar has learned that Mazda engineers are hard at work trying to develop a rival to the Chevrolet Volt – a car which uses a petrol engine to charge a battery pack which powers the wheels via an electric motor.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 28, 2023

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Level 2 Charging Level 2 charging stations require a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which is commonly found in residential homes, commercial buildings, and public locations. Everyone wins.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 14, 2007

Meanwhile GM is actively moving forward on the Volt. The new design, which has a working title of HyS (Hybrid Scooter), allows the petrol engine to work as ‘normal’, but whenever the rider needs to accelerate more aggressively, the electric motor kicks in, providing about 85 per cent extra performance.

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Push EVs

JULY 14, 2023

Mild-hybrid diesel vehicles — with 48 volt batteries enabling regenerative-braking, and giving modest torque assistance — are now eating the lunch of diesel-only vehicles. Diesel-only vehicles fell in volume by 22.2% YoY, to 6,221 units, and took just 3.5% share of the market. When will diesel-only vehicles run out of road in the UK?

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

I only charged at home with a 240-volt plug, leaving the car overnight to top-up between commutes. “The WRX and the S3 are agile, predictable, and relatively lightweight compared with most dual-motor electric cars. I’m not sure why, but I thought it would be more complicated,” he explained. “Even charging the car is relatively simple.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

All new MQB models are designed so that—along with the classic types of drive systems (petrol and diesel engines)—they can always be built as natural gas, hybrid or E-models as well. A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires.

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EV Info

MARCH 26, 2021

With two Electric cars, at the time a Nissan Lean and Mitsubishi Outlander, we use a considerable amount of electricity but not much petrol, so already we were a reasonable way down the less CO2 road. The standard unit of electrical power is the watt, which is defined as a current of one ampere, at a voltage of one volt.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The European version of the Chevrolet Volt – the Opel Ampera – is now undergoing testing after Opel launched two development cars at its Dudenhofen proving ground. It also includes an on-board petrol/E85 engine generator that extends its range to more than 311 miles.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt may grab most of the headlines, but General Motors has other exciting products ready to enter dealerships in 2010. The vehicle will have a choice of two petrol engines – displacements of 1.0 From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. and 1.2litres.

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Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2007

The development of high-powered, long-lasting, rapid-charge battery cells offers the automotive industry a simple and extremely efficient alternative to Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, whose competitive advantage thus far lies in their ability to refuel in a similar manner to petrol-powered cars.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

It will use the same technology that will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in late 2010. On the road, the two-mode plug-in hybrid system can use any combination of electric or petrol power to move the vehicle depending on the conditions.

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