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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). Build better products. Click to enlarge.

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London adding 51 more all-electric buses to operating fleet

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electric or hydrogen), and all 3,000 double deck buses are hybrid. The number of hybrid buses will increase to over 1,700 by 2016—a figure that represents more than 20% of the fleet. By 2016, when all 800 New Routemasters are in passenger service, these vehicles will reduce CO 2 emissions by 27,500 tonnes a year.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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