Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. More efficient gasoline engines. More efficient gasoline engines. Clean diesel. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said. The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. miles) in extended range. Click to enlarge.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150