Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2010

A key element of the new offering will be a new MCU (motor controller unit), Fenton told Green Car Congress. Enova offers electric drive solutions for both hybrid and all-electric applications, with a focus on medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle fleets.

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Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt has been widely dubbed as the car of the future and now its drivers will have their fingers on the pulse of the latest technology. Tags: Chevrolet Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Chevrolet Volt Chevy Volt general motors Google technology OnStar range extended cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Hydraulic Hybrid Systems , LLC (HHS), a recently-formed subsidiary of Lightning Hybrids Inc. earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. HHS upfit system. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2010

The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

General Motors has announced that there will be no retail production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid for model year (MY) 2010 due to “elevated inventory levels of the 2009 model.” A limited amount of 2010 Malibu hybrids may be produced to fulfill fleet sales requests. 2008 Malibu hybrid. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Earlier this month, Nissan Motor Co., That’s why we’re joining forces with ABB to find ways to enable the Volt batteries to provide environmental benefits that stretch far beyond the highway —Micky Bly, GM Executive Director of Electrical Systems, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Batteries. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 19, 2010

They are part of a panel that also includes Bill Nye “the Science Guy&# and Martin Eberhard, co-founder of Tesla Motors, to talk about education for plug-in and hybrid technology, and how the general public can get involved in changing our methods of transportation. Tags: Film News. Say hello to Jessie and Chelsea there!

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ; News: GMC Hummer EV First Edition Sells Out ; Cadillac Lyric First Look.

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2021

The Chevrolet Bolt EV won U.S. News rolled out a list of its most highly-ranked electric and hybrid cars and SUVs. ” The range rating, combined with the $36,500 price tag before possible incentives, makes it “one of the best figures among affordable electric vehicles.” News says the Bolt “really shines.”

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. How GM hopes to recover. Faye Sunderland.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

In Shanghai, General Motors Corp. The vehicle from SAIC uses the same 700 bar high-pressure hydrogen fuel cell system adopted in the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell. The Shanghai and Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles will be featured in the most extensive fuel cell demonstration program ever conducted in China. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2010

has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Productive Concepts International LLC—a vehicle modification and systems integrator for a variety of alternative fuel applications including hybrid, CNG, propane and dual-fuel diesel—for $11.1 Tags: Brief. Fuel Systems Solutions , Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

Under its core Sustainable Mobility initiative, Mahindra has been working for the last 10 years on developing green technologies and has demonstrated diesel hybrid technology on the Scorpio and hydrogen Alfa three wheelers. In January 2010, the Chevrolet e-Spark premiered at the Delhi Auto Show, with GM India’s platform powered by REVA.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

A123Systems was one of the providers under consideration to supply cells for the Chevrolet Volt. Last week, Delphi Corporation announced an agreement reached to supply hybrid technology to China’s SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) for a mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Tags: Batteries. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Earlier this week we looked at the media launch of the Chevrolet Volt in our Green Piece Column (see article) and pointed out the conflicting reports surrounding the vehicle’s driving architecture – now General Motors (GM) has provided more details. The complex system owes a lot to the two-mode hybrid that GM uses in a [.].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Monthly sales of hybrids. General Motors. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). The other vehicle, the PHEV-40, is similar to the Chevrolet Volt ( earlier post ).

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

With 1,000 horsepower and a GMC estimate of 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV is trying to make a statement even before you get behind the wheel. Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 6, 2010

General Motors’ hybrid cars, including the Chevrolet Volt, will soon benefit from an enhanced smart pedal technology. In the case of electric and hybrid cars, the [.].

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 13, 2010

The Revenge team filmed a historic meeting in Detroit today — getting GM Vice President and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk together on camera for the first time. s and a prime mover behind the development of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. s and a prime mover behind the development of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid.

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EV Life

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Chevrolet has taken the electric vehicle market by storm with a number of different EV offerings. Enter the Chevrolet Equinox EV, a crossover unlike any other. Chevrolet Blazer Performance Chevy has yet to disclose specific performance details for all trim levels of the new Blazer EV, so some results may vary.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2009

Hybrid new vehicle market share by month. Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased 5.2% For the first half of 2009, hybrids held a 2.6% For the first half of 2009, hybrids held a 2.6% Hybrids significantly outperformed the total light-duty vehicle market, which dropped 27.7% Reported US hybrid sales by month.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. The Volt could also be called a plug-in series hybrid, depending upon your taxonomic preference.). by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.). Compared to conventional materials, these offer a 40% weight saving which further contributes to reduced energy consumption and an increased driving range.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 11, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt isn’t the only range extended vehicle under wraps from General Motors – now the company has announced plans to produce a Cadillac Converj in the same mould.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2009

General Motors further expanded its battery research and development capabilities by opening what it called the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the US on its Technical Center campus in Warren, MI. Tags: Batteries. The Global Battery Systems Lab spans 33,000 sq.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 3, 2009

Actually, it’s a plug-in hybrid much like the Chevy Volt. Read about Lotus’s plans from Motor Trend’s Wide Open Throttle posting after the jump. Here is the full text of the Motor Trend Wide Open Throttle posting (in case the link goes bad). Source: Motor Trend WOT , Financial Times ]. Lotus Evora 2+2.

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Green Cars News

MAY 28, 2010

General Motors (GM) is to launch a hybrid car in south Asia by the end of the year, the group’s country head revealed yesterday. Tags: Chevrolet alternative CNG electric GM hybrid india REVA.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt has been deemed by many automotive analysts to be General Motors’ great hope – and it appears the company is ready to throw its financial weight by its production. The four plants include Flint Engine South, Flint Tool & Die, Grand Blanc Weld Tool Centre and Flint Metal Centre.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

I t wasn't that long ago that I remember a Chrysler ad that bragged about how its new Charger, with the big V 8, was a hybrid. The Korean automaker's promised to put a hybrid subcompact, a hybrid mid-size and a plug-in competitor to the Chevrolet Volt on the road within five years. it burned gas and rubber.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The Cadillac brand may be one of the most inspirational in motoring history, but its latest model promises to follow in the footsteps of a much more modern icon. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars general motors Bob Lutz Cadillac Cadillac Converj Chevrolet Volt Chevy Volt range extended vehicle Voltec platform.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

After months of speculation about its future, General Motors Corporation has reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a new smaller and self-sustaining GM. The New GM is expected to launch in 60-90 days as a separate and independent company from the existing General Motors.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 7, 2007

Amidst the well-deserved hoopla about GM's plug-in serial hybrid Chevy Volt , Ford is touting its own equally ugly plug-in hybrid concept car. Ford's announcement explicitly states that the fuel cell merely supplies additional electricity to the batteries that actually power the electric motor that drives the car.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Automakers hope to use the batteries in next- generation hybrids as well as plug-in electric cars. General Motors has said it might use foreign-produced batteries in the Chevrolet Volt, the plug-in scheduled for production in 2010. Automakers hope to use the batteries in next- generation hybrids as well as plug-in electric cars.

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