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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

Green Car Congress

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.

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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

Green Car Congress

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. In an attempt to leapfrog Toyota, GM has devoted significant resources to the Chevy Volt.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator. Production of high-volume battery packs for the GM Volt. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Compact Power, Inc. (on EnerDel, Inc.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Concept To Be Unveiled in Beijing

Green Car Reports

Tomorrow at the Beijing Motor Show, General Motors will unveil its a concept car that likely shows what will be its second unique model of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

Cars That Think

The Ramcharger is whats known as an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV. The Chevrolet Volt , produced from 2010 to 2019, also used its gasoline engine largely as a generator, although it could partially propel the car in certain conditions. The short-lived 2012 Fisker Karma took a similar approach.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service.

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Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max

Baua Electric

As a product, it’s a more impressive accomplishment for the market, and if you’re looking for the most cargo versatility for large items, and the most range for towing, hauling, and doing trucky things, this is it. The Max Range’s 205 kwh, it achieves range ratings of 460 miles, and the Extended Range’s 170 kwh affords 390 miles.

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