Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

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. For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt. liter range extender engine.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Powered by Share » Digg this Add to del.icio.us Power from optional solar cells on the roof will be used primarily to cool the car when its parked, but they could also partially recharge the battery. The car will run on a lithium manganese oxide battery made by Advanced Lithium Power , based in Vancouver, BC.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

– In June, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010. In California, Nissan of Elk Grove owner John Driebe thinks Nissan has identified a powerful new market segment. Batteries are expensive. Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

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Nissan Japan United States Gasoline-Electric 124

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. See Chevy Volt for latest. By partnering with these two industries. That has to be looked at." ( Reuters ) 3/28/07 "Batteries are not yet an economic or efficient way of storing power.we

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41