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The concepts all use three-cylinder flex fuel (gasoline and E85) engines to complement the front-wheel electric drive. In both cases, the standard battery pack has been somewhat reduced in size to make room for the combustion engine and its fuel tank. Technical concept II: Volvo C30 with parallel-connected range extender.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Average gasoline fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 Earlier post.). kW charger.

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The extended-range electric vehicle Ampera is Europe’s Nº1 passenger electric-drive vehicle with more than 20% market share, according to Opel sales figures from May 2012. A 16 kWh lithium ion battery powers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor of the Ampera. liter, 63 kW/86 hp gasoline engine.

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Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. The small electric motor and lithium ion battery provide more power and give the car a little “boost”, under heavy accelerating.

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The first will see the vehicle converted from its respective conventional powertrain into a simple battery electric vehicle (BEV) incorporating efficiency optimized control strategies within the framework of a simple architecture based on conventional 3kW recharging rate.

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ALTe’s initial focus is on vehicles of light-to-medium duty fleets (such as taxis), which will obtain the greatest benefit of converting older, out-of-warranty vehicles from gasoline-powered engines to the REEV powertrain platform. LaSorda joined the ALTe Board as ALTe’s Lead Director and investor. Tom LaSorda.

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The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips. Earlier post.).

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More efficient gasoline engines. GM is improving the thermodynamic efficiency of our gasoline engines using a suite of technologies, including turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. The death of the V-8 has been greatly exaggerated, Akerson said. Earlier post.).

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The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by the FEV booth to see the H3 ReEV after his remarks at the SAE 2009 World Congress opening ceremony. A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. Supported battery development. Click to enlarge. Vehicle build. Caliber ReEV.

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The two all-new, electrified Honda vehicles will make Clarity the first vehicle series to offer customers the choice of fuel cell, battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains wrapped in a sporty, spacious and comprehensively equipped five-passenger midsize sedan.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai’s IONIQ platform comes with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The new Clarity Fuel Cell will feature an anticipated US EPA driving range in excess of 300 miles (483 km), with a refueling time of approximately three to five minutes, roughly equivalent to customers' experience with gasoline refueling.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric vehicle uses active noise canceling across all engine speeds when the on-board gasoline-powered electric generator turns on for extended-range driving.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.)

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General Motors announced a demonstration project ( earlier post ) to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The Cruze EV is equipped with a 31 kWh battery that generates maximum power of 150 kW. This is a key initiative in GM’s global battery and electric vehicle development strategy.

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The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 million over ten years. The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. Powering the ELR is a combination of pure electric drive and an efficient, range-extending 1.4L gasoline-powered electric generator. A T-shaped, 16.5

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Researchers at the University of Waterloo (Canada), with a colleague in Sweden, have used a power management strategy greatly to extend the durability of onboard fuel cells in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle: an increase of 1.8, With our design approach, the cost could be comparable or even cheaper than gasoline engines.

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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Gasoline vehicles are mainly found in the medium-duty segments; Navigant Research estimates gasoline-dependent MHDVs will go from representing 15.7%

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The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Opel says that its pricing scheme eliminates confusion by listing the total cost of the car and battery.

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Representative battery pack size is below each segment. In the near-term (2011), lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent about 21% of the hybrid and EV advanced battery market, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman, President of Advanced Automotive Batteries and the organizer of last week’s Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009.

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The Fisker Ocean is targeted to begin production at the end of 2021, with the first high-volume deliveries projected for 2022.

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APRIL 22, 2010

GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. When the battery is depleted, a 1.4-liter

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. The yet-to-be-named Buick crossover will launch in late 2010, offering a family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gasoline engines, followed in 2011 by the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model.

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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JANUARY 14, 2010

A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins.

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JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability, designed to drive up to 350 miles without stopping to recharge or refuel.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Revealed as a design prototype, the Fisker Atlantic is a luxury four-door sporting sedan using the second generation EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range) technology. Its four-cylinder gasoline engine, which acts as a generator and is not mechanically connected to the wheels, is tuned to offer maximum economy and high torque.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) made its public driving debut over the weekend, 19 months after being introduced as a concept. Carbon emissions are also lower than today’s hybrids.

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Metro will also initiate a new solicitation to convert six existing Metro gasoline electric hybrid buses to Super Low Emission Bus standards. BYD’s electric buses use the company’s own Lithium iron phosphate rechargeable batteries which can reportedly travel 155 miles between charges with a full passenger load.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The 2012 e6-Eco 5-seat crossover is equipped with a BYD Li-ion battery pack and has an expected range of 300 km (186 miles) in urban roads condition. The BYD S6DM SUV can travel more than 60 km (37 miles) purely on electric power and more than 495 km (308 miles) in extended range with the 2.0L gasoline engine.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. For this reason, different fuels can be used—from gasoline, diesel and natural gas through to ethanol or hydrogen. For example, with gasoline, the unit could use a compression ratio of 10.0:1; Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Nissan Motor Co., Recycle : Implement end-of-life recycling to salvage raw materials.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Opel has begun testing two development cars (mules) of the Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) ( earlier post ) at its Dudenhofen proving ground, keeping the four-seater on schedule for a late 2011 production date. A 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack provides all-electric range of up to 60 km/37 miles (MVEG).

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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. Earlier post.). Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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The BMW Group already offers a range of models with electrified drive systems, including the battery-electric BMW i3 and the line-up of five plug-in hybrids models. Equally, though, conventional diesel and gasoline engines will play a major role for a long time to come, Fröhlich said.

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