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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Opel has begun testing two development cars (mules) of the Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) ( earlier post ) at its Dudenhofen proving ground, keeping the four-seater on schedule for a late 2011 production date. The Ampera is based on the Voltec electric propulsion system applied in the Chevy Volt. Ampera and mule.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The plug-in hybrid version of the Buick crossover will combine a modified version of GM’s 2-Mode Hybrid system; advanced lithium-ion battery cells and charging technology developed for GM’s Voltec system, which will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle in late 2010; and an efficient direct-injected 3.6L

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APRIL 20, 2011

and six-speed transmission, the eAssist system uses power stored in the air-cooled, lithium-ion battery to provide needed electrical boost in various driving scenarios, optimizing engine and transmission operation. Along with the Ecotec 2.4L Intelligent charge/discharge of the high-voltage battery.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. If a longer trip is required, the gasoline-fueled engine can extend the total driving range to more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a full tank.

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Production Extended Range Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion 210

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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. Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 11, 2010

Bob Lutz announces the next GM Electric Car program, post Volt. Detroit — It’s official: the Cadillac Converj will be the second extended-range electric vehicle that General Motors Co. will sell after the Chevrolet Volt. It’s the Cadillac Converj. Lutz: GM to make Cadillac Converj electric car.

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Cadillac Detroit GM Lithium Ion 100

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APRIL 27, 2014

will be a training and general aviation aircraft which will also have a combustion engine within the fuselage to provide an extended range or endurance. The E-Fan’s motors are powered by a series of 250V Lithium-ion polymer battery packs, comprising 120 40Ah, 4V cells made by KOKAM. The two-seater version E-Fan 2.0

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Extended Range Range Polymer Electric 400

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JANUARY 12, 2015

The new Chevy Volt has a decidedly more sculpted look than its predecessor. Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. The 2016 Volt will use an 18.4 Click to enlarge. kg) lighter.

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JUNE 7, 2012

The all-electric vehicle range of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt will increase by three miles from the 2012 model to be 38 miles on a single charge. The miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy will increase from 94 miles to 98 miles and the total range, including extended range operation, will be 380 miles.

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Volt 2013 Miles Chevrolet 300

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Bosch also uses its production know-how in its own plants: at its plant in Eisenach, Germany, Bosch is now launching full-scale production of second-generation 48-volt batteries. Forecasts say that demand for lithium-ion batteries will rise from around 200 GWh in 2019 to more than 2,000 GWh by 2030 (source: BMWi, 2021).

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MARCH 19, 2009

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Facilities. Technologies that are eligible for selection include PHEV and similar extended range electric vehicles (EREV), Electric Vehicles (EV), or fuel cell vehicles (FCV), and the recharging and electric support infrastructure required for each technology.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

But it does have the same electric motor and lithium-ion battery system that will power the five-passenger compact car that Nissan plans to roll out. Chevrolet next year will introduce the Volt, a plug-in hybrid electric car. We dont have the electric infrastructure on the highway to recharge cars."

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 23, 2008

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. GM Reported Ready To Give Volt Battery Nod to Unit of LG Chem. Lots going on with batteries now, as John O’Dell’s piece below illustrates. that got the nod.

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Volt GM Batteries Battery 100

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MARCH 3, 2010

The most important components are the pulse-controlled inverter, which serves as the controller between the electric motor and the battery; the DC converter, which connects the high-voltage network with the 14 volt electrical system; a breaker unit to protect the high-voltage components; and the charging module.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

A123 Systems will supply the advanced nanophosphate lithium-ion battery packs that will power the Spark EV. It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Energy storage is provided by the lithium-ion battery, which is located in multiple blocks under the luggage compartment floor, under the rear seat and in the center tunnel. kWh of usable energy at 380 volts and weighs 300 kilograms (661 lb). It stores 26.5 It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.2 Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. See Chevy Volt for latest. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

With its e-Drive, the 500e offers more than 80 miles of estimated range, with city driving range typically greater than 100 miles. Charge time is less than 4 hour charge time with the Level 2 (240 volt) on-board charging module (OBCM). This locks the gearbox in park mode, preventing movement. The 2013 Fiat 500e features a 16.3:1

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