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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. Its newly designed front and rear anti-collision beams made from ultra-high strength steel and its body structure protect the battery pack in the event of a collision. The Sail SPRINGO EV.

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2nd-life Chevrolet Volt batteries help power new IT building

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GM is using five used battery packs from Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars to help power the new General Motors Enterprise Data Center at the Milford Proving Ground. This secondary use application extends its life, while delivering waste reduction and economic benefits on an industrial scale.

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GM launches Volt field quality assessment and service programs

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General Motors is rolling out the Volt In-Field Quality Assessment Program, which will run to the end of June, as General Motors concludes its production plant start-up phase. Exceptions will be made for Volts that have been selected for extended testing at the factory.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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And in the last two weeks, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, Pacific Gas & Electric, announced plans to work with General Motors in experiments with their bidirectional charging technologies. Even so, world events are putting wind in the sails for backup power. Not so independent.

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GM outlines further steps on battery safety, customer satisfaction initiatives for the Volt; the importance of de-powering the battery after a severe crash

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General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Earlier post.) This isn’t just a Volt issue.

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Ohio State University Takes Top Spot at 2009 EcoCAR Competition with EREV Design

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University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). Tags: Conferences and other events Hybrids Plug-ins.

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INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

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Chevrolet Volts: extended range electric vehicles (EREVs). Data collected from all five projects captured nearly 130 million miles of driving and 6 million charging events, providing the most comprehensive view of PEV and charging usage to date. Chrysler Ram Pickup: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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