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JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The ELR EREV powertrain combines a drive motor (117-135 kW); a generator motor (55 kW) and a 1.4L gasoline-powered range-extender generator.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

WiTricity announced it is working with General Motors (GM) to test an advanced wireless charging system prototype for electric vehicles. GM is committed to offering customers a variety of electrification solutions, including a great charging experience. The prototype testing focuses on wireless charging systems at 7.7

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JUNE 29, 2010

The extended range 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. The H3 EREV uses a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

At a press conference in Shanghai, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will introduce at least 10 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. To support GM’s growing NEV fleet planned for China, its SAIC-GM joint venture is opening a new battery assembly plant in Shanghai this year.

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APRIL 19, 2015

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.

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JULY 25, 2013

Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. engine side.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson participated in the opening of the first phase of the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai. It will leverage China-specific expertise throughout the GM network. GM broke ground for the ATC in July 2010.

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MARCH 18, 2022

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. A side benefit could be plugging in appliances to the car while camping rough.

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APRIL 3, 2017

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.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

General Motors is working with communities such as San Francisco to develop a plan of action to establish the supporting technical and policy infrastructure required for broad commercialization of plug-in electric vehicles such as the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. GM described its approach at the Washington Auto Show.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

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.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. The drive unit features a large number of changes: new roles for the two motors, two clutches instead of three, and a smaller power electronics unit integrated into the housing among them. (No Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The linear generator converts the kinetic energy of the piston into electricity and this in turn powers the electric motor. Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. Friedrich (2012) Development of a Free-Piston Linear Generator for use in an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EVS 26).

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APRIL 8, 2017

General Motors and its joint ventures in China delivered a March record of 345,448 vehicles, an increase of 16% from a year earlier. Their hot-selling models—the Baojun 510, Buick GL8 and Cadillac XT5—stood out in the fast-growing SUV, MPV and luxury segments, which accounted for about half of GM’s March sales.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

General Electric and General Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate jointly the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China. General Motors plans to begin selling Volts in China before the end of this year. GM regards electrification as a key global industry trend.

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MARCH 31, 2009

Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. engine-generator from Flint.

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MAY 31, 2011

According to Reuters, General Motors has canceled work on the planned plug-in hybrid version of its Cadillac SRX crossover sport utility. The canceled SRX plug-in would have been the second GM car, after the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. GM also gave a tour of the pre-production area where we could see production-intent Chevy Volts being assembled.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. During the program, General Motors will provide production vehicles, vehicle components, seed money, technical mentoring and operational support. Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV).

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MAY 8, 2015

In November 2012, General Motors announced a goal of putting 500,000 electrified vehicles on the road by 2017. That encompasses any type of vehicle that uses electricity as motive power, from mild hybrids to plug-in hybrids, and from extended-range electric cars to all-electric vehicles.

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MARCH 3, 2009

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 is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Click to enlarge. Opel Ampera. Earlier post.)

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MAY 28, 2010

after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. GM turbodiesel engine and 75 kW UQM generator in a series plug-in configuration.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. The Volt could also be called a plug-in series hybrid, depending upon your taxonomic preference.). by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) made its public driving debut over the weekend, 19 months after being introduced as a concept. Combined with two electric motors, these components make up the Q-Drive powertrain exclusive to all Fisker automobiles.

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

Beginning in late fall 2016, if you’re lucky enough to visit the Warren Technical Center campus of General Motors [NYSE:GM], in Michigan, you might your shuttle quite intriguing: a 2017 Chevrolet Volt, driving itself.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

The electric Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle powered by Raser’s proprietary E-REV (extended range electric vehicle) powertrain. Propulsion comes from a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L

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AUGUST 6, 2009

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. According to Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, the vehicle is capable of electric only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds.

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MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L

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JANUARY 13, 2011

Earlier this week, we told you how General Motors CEO Dan Akerson was excited about the success of the Chevrolet Volt and the dawning of an electric vehicle age (see article) and now we can reveal the company’s plans for more electric vehicles. GM is preparing to launch two more extended range electric vehicles and [.].

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification strategy on eAssist-type systems and the plug. Source: Larry Nitz, GM. That’s not how GM is doing business today, ” she said. “ From January through October, Barra said, GM had sold more than 26,000 vehicles equipped with eAssist. Click to enlarge. —Mary Barra.

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MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900 Karma sedan later this year. Earlier in March, Fisker staged the European debut of the Karma sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The GM/U Mich patent envisages using multiple free-piston engines (240A through 240D in the patent drawing). The powertrain system—the patent application for which was filed in 2009—includes an electrical energy storage system—such as a Li-ion battery pack—and an electric traction motor. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 21, 2009

We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

The world’s first-to-market electric pickup truck, it turns out, isn’t from Ford, General Motors, or a late-to-market Tesla Cybertruck. That capability begins with four individual electric motors, as I experienced on a stirring R1T test in and around New York. I’m looking forward to my first hardcore off-road runs in the Rivian.

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