Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. ELR production begins in the US in late 2013 in limited numbers, said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president. 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start-stop functionality. ECO is based on the 2013 Malibu sedan ( earlier post ). Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Click to enlarge. Aero efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Pushing the Sport button provides a 20% boost in acceleration at the beginning and middle of the torque curve compared to pressing the accelerator in a gasoline-powered vehicle. The first showroom is expected to open in the first half of 2013 in Shanghai. In 2013, Shanghai GM will introduce Start / Stop technology.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. As a gasoline technology, HCCI provides the fuel economy benefits of lean burn without requiring additional NO x after treatment.

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APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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