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GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries

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However, Jacobson said GM is “mindful” of the growing need for affordable EVs. We’ve got an established brand,” Jacobson said, referring to the Bolt. GM has already delayed production of its promised affordable electric replacement, the Equinox EV. Volvo EX30 single-motor extended range $36,245 275 mi 12.3″

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look

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Ford said a Mach-E GT with this package and the Extended Range battery pack will start at $60,990 before destination. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT For reference, Ford says the current Mach-E GT will do 0-60 mph in 3.8 Details will be released at a later date. seconds in standard form and 3.5 seconds in Performance Edition guise.

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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

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The numerical part of the standard category, such as 20 in SULEV20, refers to the emission standard, in thousandths of a gram per mile. Base credits for ZEVs on range, with 50-mile BEVs earning 1 credit each and 350-mile FCVs earning 4 credits each. The range of credits reflects the utility of the vehicle (i.e.

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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. 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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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Before we were saying it will be an awfully long time before we can get the costs down so people can afford it, but actually if you offset the fuel costs, people can afford it." ( Green Car Congress ).

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