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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

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I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. I love several things about the Volt that tipped my decision to buy out the lease and keep on driving—mostly on electricity: The Lectron charger has style and speed. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Volt.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM employees will reserve a Volt using a car-sharing app, then select a destination. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. eBike Concept.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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Chevrolet first previewed the eCrate conversion concept with the Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro in 2018 ( earlier post ), followed by the Chevrolet E-10 in 2019. Power is supplied by a 400-volt Bolt EV battery pack with 60 kWh of usable energy installed in the cargo area. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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Charging the Audi e-tron; 248.5 miles in the WLTP cycle

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By the end of 2018, there will be nearly 200 of these high-power charging (HPC) stations with six charging points each in the Ionity network. If desired, an electrician referred by the local Audi dealer will check which charging options are available in the customer’s garage and install the corresponding technology.

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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Ship-through will be offered, allowing customers to order and take delivery from the same dealer. V-8 engine with hardened valves and valve seats to PSI, which in turn will install the fuel system and other hardware and ship directly to Chevrolet and GMC dealers in all 50 states. Bolt EV Volt Malibu Hybrid. CNG and LPG Models.

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

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The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers. builds on Charge NY, which was launched in 2013 and has a target of 30,000 to 40,000 electric cars on the road by the end of 2018. Earlier post.) Charge NY 2.0: Under the Governor’s Charge NY 2.0

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

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CFR: Tell us about the research and shopping experience and the purchase decision process, such as when did you buy or lease the Prius Prime, when did you begin researching new cars, and what dealer did you go with? M & A: We use the common 120-volt wall outlet at home, and haven’t used a public charger yet. Story by John Faulkner.

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