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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. The Volt will be able to run solely on electricity for up to 60 kilometers (37 miles). liters and 2.5 Drive to Green”.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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GM Stock Chart: Yahoo Finance. Some of the EVs we saw in GM’s Design Dome (Cadillac Celestiq and probably the unnamed Buick crossover) are clearly targeted for China. But GM also had the number 2 (Bolt EV – 23,297) and number 5 (Volt – 20,349) best-selling EVs. in the last 12 months and 223.9%

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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previously announced The New GM will: Focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. The luxury midsize Cadillac SRX crossover and CTS Sport Wagon. The Chevy Volt. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Jacksonville, Fla. Close: 31 Dec 2009.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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The SSI study captures 12 different PEV models from eight vehicle manufacturers, including GM (Chevrolet Volt); Nissan (LEAF); Tesla (Model S); Ford (Focus EV, C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi); Honda (Fit EV and Accord PHEV); Toyota (Prius Plug-in and RAV4 EV); Mitsubishi (i-MiEV); and Daimler (Smart Fortwo ED).

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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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“ Over the next 12 months, GM will continue to grow our presence in China through the introduction of cutting-edge products like the Chevrolet Volt and the start of sale of the Baojun passenger car brand. Cadillac had record sales of 17,366 vehicles in 2010. Throughout the year, it answered more than 2.5

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Breaking News Feed Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit Vectrix in trouble, may be for sale REPORT: Toyota claims 40,000 pre-orders for new Prius Cadillac Converj reportedly approved for production *UPDATED New York 2009: Mitsubishi confirms i-MiEV will come to U.S. Follow us on Twitter! New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Price Parity is Not the Key to EV Adoption in the US

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Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance. One company, Low Power EV Charging (LPEVC), offers a Level 1 120 volt smart outlet from Plugzio , plus dedicated parking and an outsourced management solution to apartment property owners. In 2010, these batteries sold for more than $1,100 per kilowatt-hour.

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