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Cars That Think
MARCH 11, 2023
Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: Herald Examiner Collection/Los Angeles Public Library The engineers at AC Propulsion (ACP) were familiar with the basic precepts of bidirectional EV power. General Motors’ Impact debuted at the 1990 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 12, 2015
The GTE acronym generally applies to all sporty Volkswagen models with a high-tech plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The car has five operating modes: E-Mode, GTE, Hybrid, Off-road and Battery Hold/Battery Charge. There are also five drive modes: E-Mode; Hybrid; GTE; Off-road; and Battery Hold / Battery Charge. Click to enlarge.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). Volt will survive and prosper,” G.M.’s
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
He envisioned “hundreds of thousands” of charging spots, as well as a number of stations where drained batteries could be exchanged for fresh ones. The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Finally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, Mitsubishi announced a strategic alliance with Oregon to develop an electric car charging infrastructure in the state. Next post States’ Proposals for Gas Taxes Sputter 11 Comments 1. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Ive found it facinating how car commercials changed the main MPG number they promoted before gas went over $4 a gallon as city miles. Interesting in any case.
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