The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 31, 2024

Consumer Reports' 2023 Annual Auto Reliability Survey reveals that, on average, new EVs present 79 percent more problems than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. manufacturers face challenges, with Buick being the highest-ranked domestic brand at 12th place, and Chrysler ranking last. In contrast, U.S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

These include the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Buick Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle and the Baojun E100 electric vehicle—all of which have been introduced in China within the past 12 months. By 2025, nearly all models from GM’s global brands in China—Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet—will offer electrification technology.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

As she outlined it: eAssist provides a average 25% fuel economy improvement over a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. eAssist is available on the Buick Lacrosse and Regal, as well as the Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Impala. The boost comes from energy that is captured during braking and stored in the battery.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half. Buick will introduce about 12 new and upgraded products. The program will be held in Jiading, an international EV pilot site. Over the next five years, GM will introduce more than 60 new models and major product upgrades.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

The Drive to Green strategy is based on improving and optimizing the performance of traditional internal combustion engines and transmissions; continuing the roll out of hybrids; promoting electric vehicles; and supporting the development of hydrogen and other zero-emission products. Vehicles with engines that have displacements of between 1.4

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet confirmed production of a next-generation battery-electric vehicle based on the Bolt EV concept introduced last month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Electric (Battery)' Earlier post.) Start of production and additional details will be announced later. 200-million investment in production.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. Intelligent charge/discharge of the high-voltage battery. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

At the China International Industry Fair held earlier in November in Shanghai, SAIC Group displayed six models of new energy vehicles, which will serve the Expo 2010. In the same year, SAIC-made and branded battery-electric vehicles will also enter the market. For short distance driving, the car can run on the battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

Gopal, working with Berkeley Lab scientists Samveg Saxena and Amol Phadke, used a powertrain simulation model called Autonomie to create a hypothetical hybridized version of the top-selling conventional car in each country—in China it was the Buick Excelle and in India the Maruti Alto. China study. 2013.08.057. 2013.10.043.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. The XTS Platinum Concept. Click to enlarge. The concept, which showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, is powered by a 3.6L Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Many of the most recent energy-savings initiatives have been within GM International Operations (GMIO) in China, India, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Thailand.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will offer 30 all-electric models globally by mid-decade; 40% of the company’s US entries will be battery electric vehicles by the end of 2025. Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick will all be represented, with EVs at all price points for work, adventure, performance and family use.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. Total system power out of the battery is 154 kW (not just to the wheels). The ELR’s battery is a T-shaped, 16.5 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 final drive ratio.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Will GM’s Ultium Cells battery factory in Lordstown, Ohio be able to supply enough battery packs? Some of the EVs we saw in GM’s Design Dome (Cadillac Celestiq and probably the unnamed Buick crossover) are clearly targeted for China. Lordstown Battery Capacity. Forecasting GM’s Future US EV Volume.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

Buick had deliveries of nearly 129,600 units (-42.5% The battery has undergone fire, water, collision, vibration and other testing to ensure it will offer a high level of safety. The Rong Guang electric vehicle has the same dimensions as the model powered by a standard internal combustion engine. cubic meters.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

In China, GM and its joint ventures currently offer light electrification technology with the Buick LaCrosse eAssist; full hybrid technology with the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid; extended-range electric vehicle technology with the Chevrolet Volt; and battery-electric vehicle technology with the locally produced Sail SPRINGO EV ( earlier post ).

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Charged EVs

MAY 19, 2021

But the EUV first went into production last year in China—as a Buick. Those future vehicles will all be based on the company’s new Ultium architecture, a highly flexible battery and drivetrain system that allows for a variety of vehicle types and battery arrangements. Two BEV2 variants: Buick Velite 7, Bolt EUV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Its single electric motor is on the front axle for 150 kW and 310 Nm, and it’s powered by two LFP battery options from China’s FinDreams: 49.92 That price puts the compact SUV at around the same price as ICE rivals including the Honda XR-V, the Buick Envision Plus, and the Volkswagen T-Cross.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2013

The MY 2013 vehicle with the next-lowest VSS is the Buick Verano (FWD) with 0.50, and also with a 5-star overall rating. The reason for such a good outcome is that the battery pack is mounted below the floor pan, providing a very low center of gravity, which simultaneously ensures exceptional handling and safety.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

That’s three times the output of the Buick-based Rover V-8 that first powered these trucks in 1979, and nine times that of the anemic 50-hp gasoline engine the Rover boasted at its birth, in 1948. had to create that yacht-style trim while still maintaining access to the Tesla batteries and cooling system below. Automotive Design.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

BMW iX – ground-up battery electric vehicle promises to take the luxury fight to Tesla. Buick electric SUV – the Electra is only a concept for now, but expect the sporty high-rider to provide inspiration for an upcoming electric Buick. Expect less equipment and, possibly, a smaller battery pack.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

Perhaps, but getting the vast majority of 111 million US households who own one or more light duty internal combustion vehicles to switch to EVs is going to take time. Even when there is an expressed interest in purchasing a battery electric or hybrid vehicle, it often did not turn into an actual purchase.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It’s the first of GM’s brands to dispense with internal combustion engines. Its battery capacity is rated at 102 kilowatt-hours, and for early models, a single electric motor estimated at 250 kilowatts (340 horsepower) powers the rear wheels. Limiting factor: battery supply. Celestiq: a true Standard of the World?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

And many of these vehicles are large SUVs and trucks, with near or above 100 kWh battery packs which produce significant CO2 emissions in their mining and manufacturing process. These lower cost EVs will also come with smaller batteries that produce fewer carbon emissions than their larger counter parts. Battery Size Minimum of 10 kWh.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 7, 2021

This was despite the administration looking at hybrids, which are still equipped with a combustion engine, on the same playing field as zero-emissions vehicles like battery-electric cars. . “EV powertrains are simple compared to internal combustion engines. Tesla’s absence in the White House EV event was noticeable.

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