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GM: construction of Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown progressing on schedule

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Production timing remains on track for the LYRIQ and GMC HUMMER EV, both of which will be powered by the Ultium battery system. The HUMMER EV will be revealed this fall, with production beginning in fall 2021. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design. Earlier post.).

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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

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A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. The electric Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle powered by Raser’s proprietary E-REV (extended range electric vehicle) powertrain. Jim Spellman.

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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In keeping with its focus on sustainability, the company is advancing a battery recycling strategy, developing energy storage products to find second applications in homes and offices, and enabling the batteries which power its vehicles to live a second life.

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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The new GMC Hummer EV I drove last week manages to illustrate both sides of the size-versus-speed conundrum. The GMC Hummer EV. GMC The reborn Hummer is a 1,000-horsepower, 4,111-kilogram (9,063-pound) off-road burrito, stuffed with a 200-kilowatt-hour battery pack that’s the largest and heaviest of any EV in history.

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FEV, Inc. to Unveil Dodge Caliber-Based Range Extended Electric Concept Vehicle at SAE World Congress

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The energy storage system consists of a 20 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that operates at 346V, with a Delphi DC/DC converter. The Caliber extended range demonstrator has an all-electric range of 40 miles (74 km), accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 84 mph (156 km/h).

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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HUMMER H3 ReEV. The HUMMER H3 was commissioned by Raser ( earlier post ) as part of its lead role in the Plug-in Hybrid Development Consortium , formed in 2005. HUMMER HUT or Chevy Silverado), and expects to have 2,000 units in utility fleets by the end of next year. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

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Each team can customize the bodywork of its car—for example, the Chip Ganassi Racing team created a car that features a unique grille, graphics and bodywork inspired by the GMC Hummer EV—but all the other parts are standardized. The car goes from 0-62 mph in 4.5 There are two motors, each with 200 kW (225 hp) of power.