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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. Rong Guang EV.

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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

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GM plans to launch a new hatchback and a multi-purpose vehicle—essentially a small minivan—likely in 2012 and 2013, Akerson told reporters.The automaker also will likely launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Cadillac SRX crossover, he said.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28. Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. Ford ranks the highest at 18, down three spots from the previous year.

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GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

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Cadillac deliveries topped 26,800 units (-40% y-o-y). The CT4 sedan being launched in China this month will give Cadillac its strongest and most complete lineup ever, enabling it to compete in all key luxury segments. The minivan has a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge and supports DC fast charging. Rong Guang EV.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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LiveWire motorcycles are not really Harleys, the thought goes, although they will share engineering, production facilities, a supply chain and global logistics. The Chevrolet Volt was a purpose-built plug-in hybrid, with an electric motor driving the car and a small gas engine that charged the small battery when it was depleted.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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GM sales in China up 28.8% in 2010 to 2.35M units; new record in its largest market

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Cadillac had record sales of 17,366 vehicles in 2010. The Sunshine minivan was the best-selling vehicle in China for the eighth consecutive year, on sales of 668,783 units. The Sunshine minivan was the best-selling vehicle in China for the eighth consecutive year, on sales of 668,783 units. Wuling sales in China rose 14.8%

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