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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. Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5

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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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The program seeks to test rapidly evolving electric vehicle technologies that have enhanced operating characteristics including extended range, better integrated subsystems and lighter weight construction. Metro anticipates receiving the new buses early next year.

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

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US$0.74) per 100 km to drive when charged during lower-cost off-peak hours (between 10:00 p.m. The powertrain system features an advanced battery liquid cooling system, an innovative motor efficiency optimizer, a rechargeable energy storage system mated to a low gear design, and low-rolling resistance tires. and 6:00 a.m.).

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

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Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Buick will focus on North America and China. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). GM is a strong player in China and Latin America. Build better products. Click to enlarge. GM has 11 models available with AFM in 2010.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China. The Atto 3 Standard is fitted with a 49.92kWh battery pack that ekes out a claimed 345km range between recharges based on the WLTP testing regime.

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Australia’s best-selling EVs: Are they worth it?

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Plus you get access to the entire Tesla charging network. BYD Atto 3 BYD Atto 3 It may be an EV newcomer in Australia but BYD is huge in the electric car world, especially in its homeland of China. It’s also not short of trinkets, including heated seats, wireless phone charging and a 12.8-inch