Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

As another method to avoid pumping losses and improve efficiency, Thomas described a low-cost virtual cylinder deactivation technology that delivers 90% of the fuel economy benefit of a full mechanical cylinder deactivation system. SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Volvo says its low-cost EV will hit new markets in the coming weeks. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. The extended-range model will feature up to 275 miles driving range. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil.

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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. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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