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The extendedrange electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge. Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.).
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. GM has shared the process with NHTSA, and is working to extend the process and technology. Earlier post.)
GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab.
GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extendedrange electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% Overall, total GM deliveries were up 4.9% Click to enlarge.
GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
The two companies agreed to install GE’s WattStation and DuraStation charging systems at a government-assigned international EV demonstration zone in Shanghai’s Jiading District and at the GM Headquarters office in the city. GM regards electrification as a key global industry trend.
Over the next five years, GM will introduce more than 60 new models and major product upgrades. From Chevrolet will come 15 new models and upgrades, which will range from affordable small cars to midsize sedans. Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.
Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator.
Source: GM. Ethanol Conference, GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens reaffirmed the company’s commitment to biofuels, asserting GM continue to believes that they are the best near-term solution to displace petroleum and to reduce the carbon footprint of driving. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
General Motors and LG Group will jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles, expanding a relationship built on LG’s work as the battery cell supplier for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera extended-range EVs. Teams of LG and GM engineers will work together on key components, as well as vehicle structures and architectures.
Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T The pure electric driving mode is prioritized to meet daily user demand for zero emissions and fuel consumption, with the electric driving range surpassing an estimated 100 km (62 miles). 9-speed transmission.
PG&E will receive two EREV (extendedrange electric vehicle) fleet trucks modified with Raser’s E-REV powertrain for initial testing and demonstration before the end of 2010. Raser says it plans to offer its E-REV powertrain in both GM and Ford models. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC) launched SAIC’s Shanghai Brand Fuel Cell Vehicle, powered by GM’s fourth-generation fuel cell propulsion technology. The zero-emission high-tech vehicles will join the Equinox Fuel Cell as part of a fleet of both GM and SAIC vehicles to shuttle VIPs at World Expo 2010 Shanghai.
announced that former GM executive Robert C. From 1994 to 2002, Purcell led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV). In addition to his responsibilities at GM ATV, he also served as chairman of the GM-Ovonic Advanced Battery Joint Venture. Click to enlarge. Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc.,
The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Drive unit.
China was GM’s largest retail market for the sixth consecutive year. In 2017, GM added 18 new and refreshed models in China. GM’s SUV sales in China surged 37% last year. GM accelerated its drive to zero emissions with the launch of the Buick Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle and Baojun E100 electric vehicle in 2017.
Those wishing to participate will be able to tie into the multi-site webchat from Green Car Congress tomorrow, as well as directly on GM’s FastLane Blog , the EV World site, or the GM-Volt site. GM is focused on the first two pillars: leading plug-in technology vehicles and the enabling technologies. Tony Posawatz. Source: EPRI.
General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.
reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. Pending approvals, the New GM is expected to launch in about 60 to 90 days as a separate and independent company from the current GM. GM Manufacturing Plans. General Motors Corp.
GM described its approach at the Washington Auto Show. A partial draft checklist of stakeholders and enablers to help guide cities in making their regions plug-in friendly suggested by GM includes: Draft Checklist for a Plug-in Ready City. GM will undertake similar efforts around the country in communities such as Washington, D.C.
Bereisa is also the inventor of the EV1 Inductive Charging System, and he led the original development of GM’s VOLTEC propulsion system (used in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range vehicle). Stempel, who oversaw the introduction of the EV1 when Chairman and CEO of GM, is a past EDTA Hall of Fame inductee.). Jon Bereisa.
Sample layout of an extendedrange EV powertrain with FPLG modules. DLR’s next step is to work with industry to develop this technology and build a prototype, said Friedrich. Friedrich (2012) Development of a Free-Piston Linear Generator for use in an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EVS 26). Click to enlarge.
GM is embracing the use of communications standards that operate with optional data transports to enable smart charging and integration with the emerging smart grid. Source: GM. plug-in hybrids, extendedrange electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles) are smart loads, and so fall into the third element. Source: GM.
The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Also at the auto show, Shanghai GM Shanghai described its future “Green Drive Technology Strategy”. Green drive strategy.
The Detroit News reported that GM has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extendedrange electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. percent this year, the steepest decline among GM’s four core brands. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.
In separate presentations at the 2017 SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit, R&D executives from GM and Ford each stressed the importance of improved, advanced fuels—among other technology developments—for their future engine efficiency gains and for long-term CO 2 emissions goals. Click to enlarge.
The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. Students were encouraged to explore a variety of solutions including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, electric, and extendedrange electric vehicles. ExtendedRange Electric Vehicles (EREV).
GM has been saying for a while now that they had picked their supplier for the LiIon battery in the Volt, but they weren’t prepared to announce who it was. Chances are, GM will start with CP (hey, those are Chris Paine’s initials!), GM Reported Ready To Give Volt Battery Nod to Unit of LG Chem. that got the nod.
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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.
Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.)
Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. Earlier post.).
Electrification, a buzz-word at rival GM, didn't appear to be gaining much headway in Dearborn. While GM takes the time to make a ground-up new PHEV vehicle, Ford and others could get the EV show on the road more quickly using existing platforms. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone.
By 2020 in Japan, second-life batteries are expected to be in high demand for applications such as: Energy storage with photovoltaic solar panels for residential and industrial needs; Back-up power supplies; Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS); Load leveling for the electricity grid; and.
Consumers are still looking for electrified rides, just not the ones that many industry pundits predicted. Its almost been a religion that its EVs or bust, so lets not fool around with hybrids or hydrogen, says Michael Dunne , CEO of Dunne Insights , a leading analyst of Chinas auto industry. are also getting into the game.
The Route extendedrange electric powertrains incorporate a range-extending genset designed to recharge the high-power battery pack (currently from A123 Systems) and Wrightspeed’s own geared traction drive (GTD) ( earlier post ). Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4 Jaguar was using a turbine from Bladon Jets. Earlier post.).
CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the ExtendedRange Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) The cells for the CPI-produced packs and cells to go directly to GM will come from Korea.
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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson recently shared his thoughts about the electric vehicle industry, the battle for range supremacy, and rival Tesla’s efforts to develop and produce its own 4680 cells. As per IEEE , Rawlinson calls such strategies as “dumb range.”
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