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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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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.). Click to enlarge.

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Opel Unveiling Vivaro e-Concept Extended Range Electric Van Research Study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 Show

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 know we have the technology.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric review: Is this the sweet spot between the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y?

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Yep, Hyundai Australia has kept us in suspense for a number of months — presumably while it was fighting with HQ over just how low the price could go — but we now know the 48.6kWh Kona Electric Standard Range will start at $54,000, which is $500 cheaper than the outgoing model. The Kona Electric gets 17-inch alloys, LED lighting, twin 12.3-inch

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New 600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid hits 100km/h quicker than you can say its name

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Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you’re looking for the quickest Benz of all time you’ll need the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance that will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025. READ MORE: Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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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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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. plus on-road costs for the BYD Atto 3 Extended. plus on-road costs for the BYD Atto 3 Extended. BYD Atto 3.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. liter range extender engine. Improved performance.

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