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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Chevrolet is hosting a series of media drives this week for the production version of its new Spark EV ( earlier post ). seconds); efficient (combined city/highway 119 MPGe); affordable (as low as $17,495 in California net after Federal and state rebates); fun-to-drive electric vehicle targeted for the urban environment. The Spark EV.

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Urban Drive Cycle Testing shows a 26% mpg improvement on Ford Transits with XL Hybrids drive system

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Conducted at an independent, EPA-certified chassis dynamometer testing lab, the test results mirror earlier EPA UDDS chassis dyno performance for Chevrolet and GMC 2500 Express and Savana vans equipped with XL Hybrids’ technology. The XL3 Hybrid System is compatible with all Transit wheelbases and roof heights and with both the 3.7

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UK Govt identifies first 9 electric drive vehicles eligible for grants of up to 5K

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The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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” 38% of respondents knew that “with the Chevrolet Volt, most people can commute back and forth to work for $1.50 50% of respondents knew that the “Nissan Leaf can run for up to 100 miles before it needs to be plugged in to recharge it.” The study occurred between 22 October and 8 November 8 2010.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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Among the other findings were: PEV Pioneers tend to have higher engagement in technology- or environment- oriented lifestyles, and express higher levels of environmental concern than Mainstream buyers (NVOS respondents). Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%).

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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

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The EREV technology, proven in the Chevrolet Volt, is uniquely tuned for Cadillac in the ELR; the powertrain delivers 295 lb-ft of torque (400 N·m)—about 12% more than the 3.6L The 2012 Chevrolet Volt produces 273 lb-ft/370 N·m.). The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5 V-6 in the SRX.

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Chevrolet to produce Spark battery electric vehicle for US and global markets starting in 2013 with A123 Systems pack; EN-V gets a Chevrolet badge

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Cutaway of the Chevrolet Spark all-electric vehicle. Chevrolet announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car—the Spark EV. Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments. Chevrolet EN-V concept.

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