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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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Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 The vehicle can be completely recharged in about five hours using 240V charging, depending on the outside temperature. inch vented rear rotors that improve 60-to-0 mph stopping distance by nearly 12%.

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SAIC Displays Six Models of New Energy Vehicles to Be Used at Expo 2010; Commercialization Plans for Hybrid, PHEV and BEVs by 2012

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As a leading auto maker in China, SAIC says it adheres to the principle of “ making independent innovations, integrating resources both at home and abroad and utilizing overseas and domestic strengths at the same time ”. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles).

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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The vehicle is also equipped with an energy recovery system, enabling the vehicle to recharge its batteries under braking conditions. Click to enlarge. This system gives the vehicle a range of 100 km (62 miles) and a fully laden top speed of 70 km/h (43.5 The IVECO strategy for sustainable mobility.

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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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On a standard household 220-volt outlet, the Cruze EV can be fully recharged in 8 to 10 hours. It will provide real-world data on customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles, studying driving patterns and charging behavior while sharing costs and resources. The vehicles can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph. Currently, DOE data suggests that 90% of charging is done at home.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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In EV mode, maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). This mode also provides for moderate recharging. By continuously recharging to an increased average SOC, the operating strategy guarantees maximum boost performance in this mode. In hybrid charge mode, the high-voltage battery is charged during driving by the combustion engine.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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Specified performance targets for 2015 for battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles include: Maximum speed of not less than 100 km/h (62 mph); All-electric driving range of not less than 150 km (93 miles) and 50 km (31 miles), respectively; Battery power/kg target of 150W/kg, at a cost of 2 yuan/Wh ($0.31/Wh),