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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel.

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A Response from CC Power on the DC-DC

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Here goes: "The converters have been manufactured for over 20 years and we have 10,000+ units operating in South Africa at 120 volts, all using the same build, without any problems. The converter should be connected directly to the battery terminals. okay one comment: no wonder the parts in this unit are so ancient!

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Land Rover unveiling 7 battery-electric Defender research vehicles at Geneva show

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Land Rover will unveil seven new battery-electric Defender research vehicles at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. liter diesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox in the 110 Defenders have been replaced by a 70 kW (94 bhp), 330 N·m (243 lb-ft) electric motor paired with a 27 kWh, 300-volt lithium-ion battery pack.