Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The 403 hp (300 kW) prototype Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) attained a speed of 100 mph (161 km/h), but used no gasoline as it made its way around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Tags: Brief. Behind the wheel was Fisker Automotive co-founder and COO Bernhard Koehler.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Earlier in March, Fisker staged the European debut of the Karma sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. The Q-DRIVE plug-in hybrid powertrain, derived from military applications, comprises two electric motors that produce up to 375 kW (403 hp) and 1,300 Nm (959 lb/ft) of torque. Tags: Brief. The initial set includes: Click to enlarge.

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

"GM tries to unplug Volt hype" is not the headline I've been hoping to see out of Motor City this spring. GM continues to spread the gospel of the Volt. Last year, Ford Motor Co. Is GM just looking for its halo or a future? Tags: GM electric car plug-in hybrid chevy volt fuel cell.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 3, 2009

GM is supplying the range-extending genset which makes sense as they they’ll be able to amortize it and drive the cost down. The PHEV people are aiming at the 40 mile all electric range. And, for those who want long range and heavy capacity, they’ll gravitate to PHEVs. Performance specs are not published as yet.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

This physical infrastructure and development progress validates the commercial viability of the ActaCell process and cost structure, the company says, while also allowing it to continue on its next phase of building and testing complete cells and modules/packs in target application areas such as HEV and PHEV. Tags: Batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2010

Raser first unveiled its Extended Range Series Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) drive system, developed with FEV, at the 2008 SAE World Congress in Detroit. The H3 EREV uses a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

Chrysler is also partnering with GE to demonstrate an economically viable OEM-integrated dual-battery PHEV technology within the next 3-5 years. GM awarded the initial contract to LG Chem and CPI. SAIC Motor is responsible for the vehicle-level system integration, hybrid control strategy and development of the software in the project.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 1, 2008

T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Here's one of the announcements that came out of the conference : EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles PALO ALTO, Calif. The entire PHEV environmental assessment is available on the EPRI website.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 30, 2008

Here's the story from Motor Trend : VW jumping on plug-in hybrid bandwagon with TwinDrive system Nate Martinez June 26 2008 Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn announced today that pre-production testing of the automaker's plug-in hybrid electric system, dubbed TwinDrive, is underway with the full support of the German government.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2007

I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. GM Could Reportedly Produce 60,000 Plug-in Hybrids in 2010 Source: GreenBiz.com by Jeff Green at Bloomberg OAKLAND, Calif., 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. Tags: manufacturers.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023. Subscribe now! Chery has big plans for Australia.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. Here is what GM and its main rivals have in the pipeline. They will use technology similar to GM's.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2008

N ow, even as Volvo , Mitsubushi , and Volkswagen join the list of PHEV development announcements of most major automotive manufacturers, an important milestone is reached. And it comes as GM reaches its 100th year. Yes, GM brass are already openly talking about spreading the Volt’s powertrain to other vehicles.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 11, 2008

for years, if ever, it would be the first plug-in to be commercially available—allowing BYD to steal a march on General Motors ( GM ), which is expecting to launch the Chevrolet Volt in 2010. Tags: manufacturers. Although the car won't reach the U.S. This all bodes well for plug ins. Join Plug in Partners today.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

Feet, pedals and electric motors only will make for a much more pleasant and greener event. And with Google's clout, they could make the cars a reality GM Getting Lots of PHEV Ink; Rolls Out 100 H2 FCVs – Huh? GM has been getting a lot of attention with its plug-in intentions. Back after Labor Day. Google Guys Th!nk

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. General Motors Corporation.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? org EV1 Club Home page [link] Original GM web site (circa Gen II model) www.evchargernews.com Owner's experience driving a RA4 EV www.prossen.com/ev RAV4 EV original TV ad www.a52.com 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). About Plug-In Hybrids The general public does not realize that the hybrid vehicles produced by the major auto companies today are not plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). energy independence.

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EV Life

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The base model 2LT features standard front-wheel drive along with the option for eAWD with a dual motor setup. The RS is even more flexible, offering a single motor setup with power either to the front or rear axle or an all-wheel drive option with a dual-motor setup. For AC charging, it operates at 11.3 Range Horsepower (est.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Tesla Motors. Tesla Motor. Tesla Motors. General Motors. D: Myers Motors’ NmG. Which one applies to the Chevy Volt, to be introduced later this year by GM? GM calls the Volt an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV. Which electric-car developer counts former U. Bright Automotive.

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EV Life

MARCH 7, 2023

GM has been one of the pioneers of electric vehicles, introducing the General Motors EV1 back in 1996 and the groundbreaking Chevy Volt in 2010. Today, Chevrolet has some of the best EV options on the market, with more scheduled for release in the next few years.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

We had to remind ourselves we were driving a four-cylinder premium sports sedan with a starting price tag under $34,000. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

By Seth Leitman Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Electrifying Times gave me the opportunity to attend a General Motors press event showing off the Volt back in late 2008 after just releasing the book Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition. That is a emission reduction dream and an ability to make every car in the GM family plug-in hybrid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. from the Tesla Roadster. Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. The car is noisy, with the hum of the electric motor omnipresent when youre not at a standstill. Small size.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. In 2008, the Foundation gave approximately $21 million in charitable donations. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Now popular in Europe, Think Global meets all European and US federal motor vehicle safety requirements. market b y the end of 2009. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. a subsidiary of Ener1 Inc.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil.

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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

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. Tags: evdriven. Follow us on Twitter!

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 31, 2007

As Michigan Democrats line up with the most Republicans to protect the Big 3 on CAFE standards, Bush has already disappointed Detroit on the money front: GM, Ford Motor Co. Tags: Ford phev GM plug-in hybrid fuel cell daimlerchrysler hydrogen cafe.

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