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Vauxhall Ampera scoops another Green Car of the Year award

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It has already been named Green Car of the Year by both What Car? and Top Gear; and is the reigning European Car of the Year: but now the Vauxhall Ampera (pictured), the European version of the Chevrolet Volt, can add another accolade to its extensive list. The General Motors extended range vehicle came out [.].

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Cadillac targets driving dynamics with plug-in hybrid

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The extended range electric luxury car will be placing a firm emphasis on driving dynamics, according to the company. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars General Motors' It will focus on advanced suspension an[.].

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Chevrolet reveals Volt production plans

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According to new information from the company, Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of 2011 with an additional 30,000 Volts to be produced during 2012. Marketing [.].

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Can motors cope with demands of electrification?

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Extended range electric vehicles and full battery electric vehicles place much steeper technical demands on motors than mild and full hybrids. Mr Savigan presented a study highlighting the different [.]. Mr Savigan presented a study highlighting the different [.].

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GM to debut two-mode plug-in hybrid

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The two-mode plug-in hybrid technology that was originally supposed to appear in the Saturn VUE will now make its debut in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. It will use the same technology that will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended range vehicle in late 2010.

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Vauxhall Ampera hybrid being tweaked for UK market

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Engineers are working on the Vauxhall Ampera extended range hybrid in a bid to make it more suitable for European driving conditions. The Ampera uses a battery-powered electric motor, and when it runs down a small, [.]. The Ampera, based on the Chevrolet Volt and recently launched in the US, will reach the UK in 2012.

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Cadillac to follow Chevy Volt’s lead

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The Cadillac brand may be one of the most inspirational in motoring history, but its latest model promises to follow in the footsteps of a much more modern icon. The concept car originally made its debut earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show.