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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Charge It Up

The Truth About Cars

Or the EDMs can use generator power AND battery power for, uh, max power (apologies to Homer Simpson). Yes, the Ramcharger is basically an extended-range electric. There is apparently no mechanical connection between the V6 and the wheels. A power inverter module connects to a junction box.

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Chevrolet and OnStar Give Volt Owners 24/7 Connection and Control via Wireless Smartphone Application

Green Car Congress

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. It uses a real-time data connection to perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. Click to enlarge. Walt Dorfstatter, president, OnStar.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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Ola S1 Pro Battery Specs and replacement cost in 2024

Baua Electric

With a peak power of 8.5 kW and peak torque of 58 Nm , this battery elevates your ride, ensuring a seamless and swift journey. Notably, the heightened voltage and capacity translate to increased power and extended range, allowing for longer rides without the concern of running out of battery power.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

Green Car Congress

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. The range-extending engine is a 1.5-liter Transaxle configuration and operating modes.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Connect the investor to the electric-vehicle developer: A. These vehicles are expected to range in price from about $40,000 to more than $100,000.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Now Lutz envisions selling hundreds of thousands of Volts a year, probably priced below $30,000. The big thing is how fast they can bring the battery cost down," he said.

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