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Workhorse releases specs for coming W-15 extended range electric pickup

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80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. Composite body with carbon fiber. Preliminary specifications announced today include: 75 MPGe fuel efficiency in all-electric operation. 460 system horsepower (343 kW). 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 True all-wheel drive (AWD). Automatic braking.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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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. Clean diesel. Earlier post.). We’re running a dual play on the technology to see which one will succeed. ”.

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

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Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Earlier post.).

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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Pushing the Sport button provides a 20% boost in acceleration at the beginning and middle of the torque curve compared to pressing the accelerator in a gasoline-powered vehicle. (As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. Earlier post.). The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Renault said that the system, which can be carried over to entry-level vehicles, will be incorporated in the range by 2020. Hybrid system.

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Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

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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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China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

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TREV is a range extender system that uses a micro-turbine (fueled either by liquid or gaseous fuels) to generate electricity that charges a battery pack. The TREV system incorporates several new technologies that make it approximately 50% more efficient than range extender systems using gasoline engines, Techrules said.

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