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Chevrolet Volt plant prepping for boost in Volt and Ampera production; exports to Canada, China and Europe this year

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General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan.

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). Audi will offer the A4 model line with six turbocharged engines at sales launch in Europe. l/100 km (37.3 - 37.9 l/100 km (39.2-

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 l/100km (37.9–38.6

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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US mpg) (156-152 grams CO 2 per kilometer (251.1–244.6 It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. The first produces 170 kW (231 PS) and – from 1,750 to 3,250 rpm – 500 N·m (368.8 lb-ft) of torque, sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155.3

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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US mpg) (156-152 grams CO 2 per kilometer (251.1–244.6 It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. The first produces 170 kW (231 PS) and – from 1,750 to 3,250 rpm – 500 N·m (368.8 lb-ft) of torque, sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155.3

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. The market introduction of the Opel Ampera (the European cousin of the Chevy Volt) is due by the end of 2011. L/100 km (147 mpg US) and emits less than 40 g/km CO 2 (preliminary data).

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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. L/100 km (47 mpg US), together with CO 2 emissions of less than 120 g/km. The Opel Ampera.

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