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Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extendedrangeelectricvehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. The Volt is an extendedrangeelectricvehicle—i.e.,
Together, hybrids and all-electricvehicles (a category that the Chinese government calls new energy vehicles) reached a milestone last July, outselling internal-combustion engine cars in that country for the first time. The Ramcharger is whats known as an extended-rangeelectricvehicle, or EREV.
Tomorrow at the Beijing Motor Show, General Motors will unveil its a concept car that likely shows what will be its second unique model of the Chevrolet Volt extended-rangeelectricvehicle.
Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electricminivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service.
Volvo’s EV sales were up 70% last year, with over 113K purely electricvehicles sold. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan during the EX30 launch (Source: Volvo Cars) Volvo’s first three-row electric SUV, the EX90, will go on sale soon. In China, Volvo is also launching its first electricminivan , the EM90.
Volvo reached its highest-ever share of electrified vehicles as its new fully electric EX30 boosted EV sales in February. Although overall sales slid 2% last month, Volvo’s fully electricvehicle sales were up 14%, reaching a new record share. The extended-range model will feature up to 275 miles driving range.
Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine Twitter Tennessee may be getting a jump-start on preparations for the electric car, but how quickly Americans take to it and how enthusiastically power companies support it remain key questions as the government and automakers push for more alternative-fuel vehicles. The hybrid is probably the best option.
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For extendedrange I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. you can go and get your tank filled up, or you can simply exchange the tank (or battery) for a full one and just pay the cost of the fuel (or electricity) with a little overhead to the station.
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