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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. Electric cars are among the best long-term solutions to meet society’s energy and environmental challenges. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Opel provides some market and customer data about the Opel Ampera extended range EV

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Since its price was reduced in September 2013, orders have almost doubled—a clear indication of how price-sensitive the electric vehicle market remains, Opel said. The Ampera is increasingly being driven in pure battery-powered mode, as reflected in fuel consumption figures. Dr. Ferdinand Dudenhöffer of the CAR Institute.

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Chevrolet Bolt Electric Car Concept Video

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Chevrolet went out on a limb back in 2010 when it introduced the 2011 Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Now it’s taking a much riskier step by showing off the upcoming battery-powered Bolt—a pure electric car with a promised 200-mile range.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. In cold weather, it becomes more important to save battery power. How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV.

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

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This system is expected to double the range of the electric cars used for postal delivery. with fuel cell range extenders ( HyKangoos ) will be deployed in the first quarter of 2014 on mail delivery platforms. Average fuel consumption at full power is 0.3 The three Kangoos Z.E.s Click to enlarge.

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GM and LG jointly to develop EVs; expanding corporate partnership in multiple areas

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General Motors and LG Group will jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles, expanding a relationship built on LG’s work as the battery cell supplier for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera extended-range EVs. If we have a great electric car solution, we may use it in many areas across vehicles.

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

Newer EVs have larger battery capacities, allowing for longer ranges and protecting against performance losses. Plug-in hybrids can mitigate cold weather concerns as they are also gas-powered for extended range. Driving a traditional 25-MPG car for the same 1,000 miles would cost well over $100.