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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

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Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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Which EV manufacturers performed the best in 2024 so far?

Baua Electric

12 September 2024 Read next Are battery-electric vehicles struggling in the German used-car market? Covering both passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles (LCVs), the global light-vehicle market saw mixed performances from EV manufacturers in the first half of 2024. Note: Light vehicles include passenger cars and LCVs.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

These days, all-electric options are available in every type of vehicle, from high-horsepower electric sports cars to stylish electric luxury sedans to torque-heavy electric trucks. So-called “range anxiety,” or the fear of running out of power far from an available charging station, has been a major concern for potential electric drivers.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. While Chrysler has still not officially announced any of these details, the carmakers viability plan listed an "EV Roadster" as a future product for 2010.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Other editions: Mobile | News Feeds | E-Newsletters | Subscribe to paper Find it: Jobs | Cars | Real Estate | Rentals | Shopping | Coupons | Classifieds | Place an ad | Dating Sponsored by: Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G.

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Here comes another one! China’s Leapmotor plans Aussie attack with BYD-busting prices

EV Central

That’s the goal of little known Chinese electric car specialist Leapmotor, which could launch in Australia as soon as late 2024. But while ambitions are laudable if not always achievable, the potential for Leapmotor in Australia will be strengthened with the backing of auto giant Stellantis and its local market knowledge. Target BYD!

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Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

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The Route extended range electric powertrains incorporate a range-extending genset designed to recharge the high-power battery pack (currently from A123 Systems) and Wrightspeed’s own geared traction drive (GTD) ( earlier post ). Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4 Jaguar was using a turbine from Bladon Jets. Earlier post.).

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