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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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GM Invests $336M In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt

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General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. It is the hub for the wheel that we began rolling in 2007 when the Volt debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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This preference is fueled by advancements in battery technology, leading to enhanced range. Moreover, the continuous expansion of EV charging infrastructure nationwide further reinforces confidence in extended range capabilities.

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Quantum Introduces Advanced High Performance All-Wheel Drive Diesel Hybrid Electric Drive System

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In 2007, the US Army awarded Quantum a $4.88-million Our innovative diesel hybrid electric all-wheel drive system provides high performance, acceleration and extended range, resulting in significant advantages for the US Army in communications, surveillance, targeting, and reconnaissance missions. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet Volt Battery Pack Carries Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Warranty

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The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. It has a range of about 340 miles and is powered with electricity at all times. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins.

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Different Modes: Some vehicles, such as plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, have different operating modes: all-electric, blended, and gasoline-only. Click to enlarge.

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A123Systems Prismatic Cell Lineup: Up to 5,300 W/kg in High Power Cell, 20 Ah Cell for PHEVs

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At the Department of Energy (DOE) Annual Merit Review for the Hydrogen and Vehicle Technologies Programs, A123Systems co-founder Ric Fulop described the progress the company has made with two DOE-funded projects, one on high-power hybrid batteries, the other on plug-in hybrid battery development. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins.

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