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

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet is hosting a series of media drives this week for the production version of its new Spark EV ( earlier post ). Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6

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Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco

Baua Electric

These models share the J1 platform with the Porsche Taycan, meaning they’re the only Audi EVs to feature 800-volt charging. 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron A $2,000 discount is also available on the Q8 E-Tron and its three-motor SQ8 E-Tron performance variant in both standard and Sportback body styles.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. These are the estimated times for the three charging speeds. kW onboard charger.

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The ABCs of National Drive Electric Week

Plug in America

Don Pinkton and Daryl Thayer took apart a Tesla motor to show people the “guts” of EVs and how they work. The real draw was Amped Rides, Black’s Cycle, and Brian McLean Chevrolet offering test rides and drives. Kylie Borchardt led children in building KidWind model wind turbines.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

Green Car Congress

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. Mechanical losses such as friction and windage dictate that the efficiency of an electric motor declines somewhat as motor speed increases. Click to enlarge.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Earlier post.).

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