Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

From Chevrolet will come 15 new models and upgrades, which will range from affordable small cars to midsize sedans. Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Low weight is essential for an electric vehicle because more weight requires more battery power for the same range and thus causes higher costs. We wanted a car that is affordable and fun while driving. miles) in extended range. More weight also means less dynamics for the same performance. —Prof.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. GM expects HCCI, when combined with enabling technologies like variable valve actuation and advanced electronic engine controls, to provide a 12-15% improvement in overall fuel economy while being more affordable than hybrid or diesel technologies.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. The utility.will get a Ford plug-in hybrid vehicle by the end of this year and as many as 20 by some time in 2009 to test their durability, range and impact on the power grid, said Susan M.

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