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GM’s vehicle electrification roadmap; little focus on conventional hybrids

Green Car Congress

Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel. But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.).

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GM’s Brownstown Battery Assembly expands; building new battery system for 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV

Green Car Congress

Our successful working relationship with LG Chem has allowed us to deliver a new battery system for the Spark EV that helps us to better leverage our economies of scale. —Larry Nitz, executive director of GM global transmission and electrification engineering. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

0:00 / 2:36 To hell with gas, drive this Meeting fuel efficiency standards Besides the obvious public relations value - and there will be a ton of that - electric cars like the Circuit could help Chrysler meet stricter fuel economy standards. Pricing for the Circuit has not been announced but will likely undercut the Tesla.