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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

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Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The full driving range exceeds 300 miles (480 km). (By The ELR’s battery is covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.

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Pilot project kicks off with 20 Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicles in Munich

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Twenty units of the Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) are on the roads of the Munich pilot region in a fleet trial by partners Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München (SwM), and Technische Universität München (TUM). The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a range extender.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine.

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Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

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Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Battery cost and size mean that all-electric cars still have a relatively limited operating range. The car also has a 40 liter fuel tank. Earlier post.) Technical concept I.

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Mercedes-Benz presenting Concept B-Class E-CELL Plus extended-range electric vehicle

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Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine range extender delivers a total range of up to 600 km (373 miles). A 50 kW (67 hp), 1.0-liter

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). The wheels of the Flextreme GT/E are powered at all times by electricity. The minimal front intake improves airflow around the nose of the car and the underbody sweeps up, venturi-like, at the rear to further reduce drag.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

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Two battery options are available, with the standard range holding 98 kWh of usable capacity and the extended range pack capable of 131 kWh. There are a variety of programs, grants, and tax credits available to encourage drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Clean Cars 4 All.

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