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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

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For personal passenger vehicles it also offers unique capabilities like retractable steering wheels for fully automated driving modes, fully adaptable steering control reducing the handwheel angle for parking or low-speed maneuvers and enhanced crash safety through the removal of the steering column. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). Personal technology. foot-long (1.6

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. This tool would allow consumers to personalize the information about a vehicle’s performance. Click to enlarge. The labels provide fuel economy information for each distinct operating mode.

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Chevrolet to produce Spark battery electric vehicle for US and global markets starting in 2013 with A123 Systems pack; EN-V gets a Chevrolet badge

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It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas who have predictable driving patterns or short commutes an all-electric option.

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GM taps LG for Volt Battery

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MIT spinoff A123 was a personal favorite, also Germany’s Continental was in the running, but it was LG Chem subsidiary and Detroit based Compact Power, Inc. The Volt, which GM prefers to call an extended-range electric vehicle, doesn’t use its internal combustion engine for propulsion, relying entirely on an electric drive system.

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New low-cost electric cargo bike promises 200+ mile range and fast charging

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The newly released LE20 is designed specifically for cargo transport and long-range performance and claims to offer “fast-charging technology”, allowing for quicker recharge times to keep riders on the move. In reality, that means the bike ships with a higher-power 8-amp charging brick that offers a claimed 2-3 hour recharge time.

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Volvo just launched an electric semi truck with 600 km range

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Volvo doesn’t yet reveal the specs of its new long-range FH Electric, but it’s calling this launch a “breakthrough.” It says the new electric semi’s driveline technology, the e-axle, is what makes the extended range possible since it creates space for a lot more battery capacity onboard. Get started here.

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