Remove Extended Range Remove Market Remove Sale Remove Taxi
article thumbnail

Via Motors, Geely to co-develop medium-duty extended-range electric truck for China and Americas

Green Car Congress

a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extended range electric truck. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8. Earlier post.).

article thumbnail

Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

Green Car Congress

ALTe’s initial focus is on vehicles of light-to-medium duty fleets (such as taxis), which will obtain the greatest benefit of converting older, out-of-warranty vehicles from gasoline-powered engines to the REEV powertrain platform. Earlier post.). LaSorda joined the ALTe Board as ALTe’s Lead Director and investor.

Chrysler 225
article thumbnail

Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

Green Car Congress

liters will account for 95% of Shanghai GM’s total sales in the future. They will cover all market segments, from compact vehicles to luxury products. [A A hatchback version of the Chevrolet New Sail went on sale 1 June, with 1.2-liter The LaCrosse Eco-Hybrid is part of the official taxi fleet for World Expo 2010 Shanghai.

GM 210
article thumbnail

London Taxi opens £300M plant for range-extended EV taxis; announces second model, an LCV

Green Car Congress

The London Taxi Company (LTC) officially opened the UK’s first car plant dedicated solely to the production of range-extended electric vehicles. The new vehicle plant in Ansty, Coventry, will build the world’s first purpose-built, mass-market electric taxi. Geely also owns Volvo Cars.).

Taxi 218
article thumbnail

Nissan begins deliveries of new extended-range electric e-NV200 van to global markets

Green Car Congress

Built for global markets in Nissan Barcelona plant, the upgraded model features a new 40 kWh battery, combining the features of the award-winning Nissan NV200 van with the best-selling Nissan LEAF. Deliveries to customers have now begun, with more than 4,600 orders taken since sales began in January.

article thumbnail

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

This change is unlikely to happen unless the proper marketing forces and new industries are created. The so-called Extended Range Electric Vehicle or EREV or BEVx. This concept is basically a PHEV with a smaller “range-extended liquid-fuel-powered electric generator.” The BMW-i3 and the Renault Kangoo are examples.

PHEV 150