Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2011

The extended range electric vehicle, introduced as a concept at the Detroit auto show in January 2009, was said to be slated for production ( earlier post ). GreenCarReports cites an unnamed source at GM who says that the Cadillac Converj luxury plug-in coupe ( earlier post ) is now back in the GM product plan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Extended-range electric vehicles, which offer electric propulsion and contain an on-board engine generator to extend the vehicles’ range. GM has brought to the China market the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, Buick LaCrosse with eAssist and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The Detroit News reported that GM has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Cadillac Converj Concept Introduction at 2009 NAIAS. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. In December 2010, Shanghai GM introduced the Sail battery-electric concept vehicle, which was developed by Shanghai GM and PATAC. A drivable version will be introduced following Auto Shanghai 2011.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2025

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 goes under the knife in dramatic bid to get back in the fight with Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal READ MORE: Revealed and detailed: Hyundai Insteroid concept is Korean car-makers fastest and most extreme EV yet READ MORE: EV switch! The Standard range has a claimed 11.7-second READ MORE: Urgent surgery!

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show, announced that GM will produce the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 14, 2013

Based on the Converj concept first shown in 2009, the Cadillac ELR is set to become the very first Extended Range Electric Vehicle launched by a full-line luxury automaker when it hits Cadillac dealers in early 2014. Like the Chevrolet Volt, the Cadillac ELR will be primarily powered by a 16.5

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

General Motors will follow its 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car with a production version of the Cadillac Converj concept car revealed at this year's Detroit Auto Show. It's been an open question for a while now: What will be the next vehicle to use GM's Voltec series hybrid electric-car platform?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The active mode—dynamic, auto or efficiency—is shown in the display of the driver information system. In auto mode, both systems are throttled back somewhat to extend the range. In efficiency mode, which is designed for maximum range, the output of the electric motor is limited to 50 kW (68 hp).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Powertrain of the Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL, introduced in January 2009 in Detroit. The BlueZero E-CELL with battery-electric drive featured a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) using electric drive alone. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

We're gearing up for the Los Angeles Auto Show here at GreenCarReports, and the press releases are flying across the desk. will unveil its CMT-380 concept, an extended-range electric supercar. Most of them don't apply to green car buyers and fans, but here's one worth watching. At the show, Capstone Turbine Corp.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

A screenshot of Better Place’s in-car EV services software, code-named AutOS, introduced at Frankfurt. The industry needs to continue to overcome the obstacles of extended range, price and impact on the grid if we’re going to be able to deliver a better experience than what consumers currently get. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on 25 April.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

At the Washington Auto Show in February, for example, GM suggested a partial draft checklist of stakeholders and enablers to help guide cities in making their regions plug-in friendly. The concept that Tony [Posawatz] used of a plug-in ecosystem is perfect for what we are trying to do. Tony Posawatz. Earlier post.). Source: EPRI.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

plug-in hybrids, extended range electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles) are smart loads, and so fall into the third element. The basic concept of smart charging integrates three elements with different communications responsibilities: A smart grid utility systems operation center. Plug-in electric vehicles (i.e.,

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Based on the reveal of its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup in concept versions shown last fall, including prices said to start under $60,000, and executive comments thus far, Scout has laid out some of the basics for the brand. There is no current body-on-frame SUV and theres never been an EV with a range extender.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 11, 2010

Detroit — It’s official: the Cadillac Converj will be the second extended-range electric vehicle that General Motors Co. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz made the announcement Sunday at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2025

F-150 Lightning Pro Specifications Standard Range Battery Where work meets play 4×4 with a single speed transmission Dual electric motors 98 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery 452 horsepower (hp) 775 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.) Ford held focus groups to ask truck owners a wide range of questions about trucks. 0-60 mph: 4.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

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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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

One of our favorite cars from the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show was the CMT-380 supercar concept from Capstone Turbine.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2015

We''re on the ground at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show this week to bring you the latest green-car news. See our first reports on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car, Chevy Bolt electric concept, and two new diesel Range Rover models, and be sure to check back for the latest news.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 21, 2010

An electric concept vehicle from Shanghai GM made its world debut at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show. The GM Sail electric vehicle was one of 23 production and concept vehicles at the show and took pride of place alongside the extended range Chevrolet Volt.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. This is controlled auto ignition. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. Build better products. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The extended range is mainly enabled by the use of an e-axle in place of the multiple motors and I-Shift gearbox used in the current FH and VNR models, which frees up space for more battery capacity. Volvo debuted a new e-axle concept at the IAA fair in Germany in 2022.)

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Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Weather issues simply don’t warrant avoiding EV s By Tim Benford: President of Drive Electric Dayton and Past Vice-President of Electric Auto Association. At 95 degrees : EVs experienced a 4% decrease in driving range without the AC; a 17% decrease with the AC. This concept holds true for gas and diesel-powered vehicles too.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The first production MEB vehicle, a version of the I.D. Three key words.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck at the push of a button. Changan Nevo E07 (Source: Changan Auto) The Changan Nevo 07 is available in EV and extended-range options. Others, like Audi, teased it with its Activesphere concept. The interior features a 15.4″

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck at the push of a button. Changan Nevo E07 (Source: Changan Auto) The Changan Nevo 07 is available in EV and extended-range options. Others, like Audi, teased it with its Activesphere concept. The interior features a 15.4″

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

According to reports in the Detroit News , General Motors has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, which will be an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. The concept car originally made its debut earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Concept To Production. Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles. Extended Range Battery. Extended-Range Battery. inch vertical touchscreen handles the next generation Sync 4 connectivity system that includes FM/AM/SiriusXM, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Ford+Alexa and Waze navigation.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 28, 2024

Hyundai IONIQ 9 (SEVEN) electric SUV concept (Source: Hyundai) After unveiling its new “Hyundai Way” strategy on Wednesday, Hyundai confirmed its highly anticipated three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, will be built in the US. Hyundai also revealed plans to launch EREVs with over 550 miles (900 km) range.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 20, 2024

On Tuesday, industry sources revealed (via KED Global ) Hyundai is developing a next-gen powertrain for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). The system includes a fuel-based power unit to extend an electric vehicle’s range. An electric generator charges the vehicle’s battery, enabling longer ranges.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

First revealed as a concept in 2021 , Volvo CE’s CX01 autonomous “single drum” asphalt roller concept has seen continuous development in the years since. It’s so smart, you guys It’s also worth noting that the CX01 is something of an “extended range” EV, instead of a “pure” BEV. That’s because it uses a small, 1.4L

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

The updated Mercedes-Benz model now includes a larger battery, offering future customers even more range. The EQS is an all-electric sedan that debuted as a concept in 2019 before hitting markets in Europe and the US in 2021 as a 2022 model-year EV. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Kia estimates the big battery – plus impressive drag coefficient of 0.263 – means a WLTP range up to 600km. That’s close to the 629km claim of Tesla’s Model 3 AWD Long Range, while thumping the 480km of BYD’s Atto 3 Extended Range, and 505km from Hyundai’s Kona Electric.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

Described by its makers as “not another mere concept,” AeroHT shared that the Land Aircraft Carrier has already completed all necessary tests during its R&D validation phase and has now begun the preparation stage for mass production. Extended-range electric powertrain can recharge the eVTOL air module multiple times.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Due in dealerships in February, the five-door is clearly aimed at city motoring, with the largest 49kWh battery giving it only a 360km range between charges. Power outputs are modest, too, with 71kW in the Standard Range model or 85kW in the Extended Range. Kia EV4 Kia Concept EV4.

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