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Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

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Volts are expected to arrive at dealerships in Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut, as well as the balance of Texas and New York in the first quarter of 2011. Before receiving Volts for retail sales, dealers will be required to complete specialized sales and service training, and install 240-volt charging stations at their dealership.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. Maximum torque is 251 lb-ft (340 N·m)—approximately equivalent to the torque from a modern three-liter gasoline engine.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

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Sacrificing much, GM spent billions and billions of 1980s dollars on technology and engineering entities at the behest of CEO Roger Smith, who wanted to transform The General into a company more resembling a conglomerate like GE. The high-tech navigation relied on multiple hard disk cartridges rather than multiple map CDs.

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Chevrolet Volt MSRP Starts at $41,000, $33,500 Net of Full Federal Credit; 3-year Lease Program with Option to Buy

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More than 600 Chevrolet dealers in the seven launch markets—California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington DC— will begin taking orders. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link].

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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Both GV70s share a platform that was specifically designed for a gasoline engine and electric motors. Genesis engineers were able to use the same GV70 platform for both power plants without sacrificing interior space for people or cargo. It is a fascinating process to watch. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. Hybrid Powertrain. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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To demonstrate its growth, there are currently four stand-alone Genesis dealers in America, but 100+ will open their doors within the next year. For those in the initial states where it is sold, treat yourself to a test drive at your local Genesis dealer. By 2025, they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models.