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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 2012 Chevrolet Volt produces 273 lb-ft/370 N·m.). gasoline-powered range-extender generator. Earlier post.)

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IIHS small overlap front crash testing finds mixed small car results; Volt wins 2014 Top Safety Pick+ award

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The Mini Cooper Countryman was the only small car to earn a good rating among the latest group of 12 cars subjected to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) small overlap front crash test. Two battery- electric models and a hybrid also are in the mix, with varied results. Most models earn a good rating.

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GM’s vehicle electrification roadmap; little focus on conventional hybrids

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Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel.

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Volt receives EPA ratings and label: 93 mpg-e all-electric, 37 mpg gas-only, 60 mpg-e combined

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its fuel economy ratings and accompanying fuel economy label for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The new fuel economy label for the 2011 Volt. All-electric range under the EPA rating is 35 miles; total range for the car is 379 miles.

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Electric-Car Withdrawal: Gasoline Cars Now Feel Loud, Crude

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After more than 11,000 miles driving solely on electric power in our 2011 Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, we now find our Volt in the body shop. So for longer trips, our "extended-range vehicle" is a rented 2012 Ford Focus SEL model.

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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). Average gasoline fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 The wheels of the Flextreme GT/E are powered at all times by electricity. The electric drive unit delivers 120 kW of peak power, with 370 N·m (273 lb-ft) of torque.

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The 2011 Chevrolet Volt: More Electric Than Car?

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Despite what GM wanted you to think when it first launched its brand new 2011 Chevrolet Volt, its four-seat extended range electric car or plug-in hybrid does consume gasoline. According to.