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GM to Boost Volt US Production Capacity by 50% to 45,000 Units in 2012

Green Car Congress

Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. In the past few weeks, more than 25,000 people have joined the Chevrolet Volt enthusiast list. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Chevy Volt to become Buick Velite for sale in China: report (updated)

Green Car Reports

The current-generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid may acquire a new identity for the Chinese market. General Motors sold the first-generation Volt under different brands in various international markets. So far it hasn't continued that practice with the second-generation version, which went on sale in the U.S.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

Cooperation with the SAIC Motor Corporation begins this year with production in the Shanghai Volkswagen plant in Anting/Shanghai. The future series version will be produced in Europe and China, and is intended for sales worldwide. Audi is further expanding its presence in China through a second partnership.

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs

Clean Fleet Report

The eRV2 comes equipped with a 48-volt house battery, which is typically 12 volts in a standard RV, to power the indoor amenities. It is not yet for sale. In the meantime, drivers wait patiently, but excitedly, for the chance to own a fully electric motor home. The E-Transit platform allows for DC fast charging.

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Lucid readying Tesla Model Y fighter that will pinch advanced tech from the luxury Air limo

EV Central

Lucid Motors has begun teasing a sleek Tesla Model Y that could blow away the competition with class-leading aero, range, space and efficiency when it arrives in 2026. Better still, offering three times the energy density of rival motors, the new motors can pump out up to 500kW while delivering impressive levels of efficiency.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

Plug In Partners

23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that first year sales of the automaker's plug-in hybrid could quadruple that of the Toyota Prius' U.S. according to Audodata Corp.,

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GM To Forge Ahead With Electric, Plug-In Hybrid, Other Electrified Vehicles

Green Car Reports

When oil prices drop, the knee-jerk response of many analysts is to forecast doom for sales of electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and other green cars. That''s not something General Motors recognizes as an issue, though. General Motors Batteries Plug-In Hybrids GM Future Cars Chevy Volt plug-in cars Chevrolet Bolt'

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