Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter. But other automakers have had less success with range extenders.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

range extender. Energy for extended-range operation comes from an all-new, high-efficiency 1.5L 1, cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a variable displacement oil pump. The Voltec range extender also runs on regular unleaded fuel. The Voltec range extender also runs on regular unleaded fuel.

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Volt GM Motor Motors 341

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. High Extended Range: Efficient operation at higher speeds for highway cruising. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Though this idea could be developed in the future, currently it has no existing infrastructure to support it [ 9 ]. This idea did not work because all car manufacturers would have to adopt a uniform battery structure.

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