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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010. Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. Click to enlarge. Opel Ampera. Earlier post.)

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). These new powertrains deliver greater performance and efficiency, and sit alongside the Sportage’s range of gasoline engines. New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter km/l (6.13

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GM Will Produce Cadillac Converj EREV

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GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show, announced that GM will produce the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Earlier post.). Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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Bosch sees future requiring multiple powertrain technologies; the larger the vehicle, the more the electrification

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At the company’s 61 st Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany, Bosch senior executives outlined the company’s view on the general future of automotive technology—“ efficient and increasingly electrical ”, and provided a thumbnail of the way they see—and thus are developing products for—sector-specific technology trends.

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Opel to introduce production version of Opel Ampera in Geneva

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The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers. VAT) throughout Europe.

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Average gasoline fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 Earlier post.). kW charger.