Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Max electric motor output (hp / rpm).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac CTS/CTS-V is on Car and Drivers Top Ten list and in the July 2009 issue Motor Trend said “ Yet where it really matters, as a performance sedan, the CTS-V soundly spanks the BMW M5. Currently, they have a fleet of 116 vehicles spread throughout the world: Los Angeles, NYC, Washington, Berlin, Shanghai and Seoul.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The production-ready 2023 Fisker Ocean debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show to an interested group of industry insiders and journalists. Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. Single motor, 275 hp. Dual motor, 540 hp. Dual motor, 550 hp. Swimming with the Big Boys. Henrik and his new namesake. 0-60 mph: 3.6

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Second generation is key’s entry-level EV Smooth Operator The 2023 Kia Niro EV has a single motor driving the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not an option) and four driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient. The liquid-cooled 64.8 foot running radius.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2023

I spent a day with a rented Tesla Model 3 on a recent trip to Los Angeles, and I’m here to tell you that the Model 3, like the company that made it, is equal parts innovation and exasperation. My bottom line: Before I recharged it for the trip back to the airport, I’d used 71 percent of the battery to travel 151 miles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Around the same time, General Motors will introduce the Chevrolet Volt, a vehicle able to go 40 miles on electricity before its small gasoline engine kicks in. Price and tax incentives need to be worked out. This is the game-changer for our industry,” said Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s president and chief executive.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. If youre a stickler for electric vehicles, there is an electric scooter that will travel up to 60 miles and can be recharged in 3 hours. Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun! You can buy it now.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. April 18, 2009 7:41 am Link I hope Kent B.

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Plug In Partners

JULY 12, 2007

Ford, utility join to promote plug-in vehicles Reuters India Sat Jul 7, 2007 DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co and power utility Southern California Edison will announce an unusual alliance on Monday aimed at clearing the way for a new generation of rechargeable electric cars, the companies said. clip) The U.S. clip) The U.S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And in a true smart grid, electric cars will not only be able to draw on electricity to run their motors, they will also be able to do the reverse: send electricity stored in their batteries back into the grid when it is needed. Battery recharging would typically take two to four hours, he said. link] — Chris Dudley 13.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Written by Josie Garthwaite 9 Comments Posted March 31st, 2009 at 5:00 am in Automotive Before unveiling the concept version of its Model S sedan, an $57,400 electric car that Tesla Motors wants to build using loans from the Department of Energy, the startup said the Model S battery would be designed to handle rapid charging.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My Next post States’ Proposals for Gas Taxes Sputter 11 Comments 1.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. 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. General Motors has sought $10.3

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