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GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet

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GM and CATARC will form a joint working team that will be responsible for gathering feedback from Volt demonstration fleet usage to better target discussions and actions to support new energy vehicle policy in China. China is among the initial markets to introduce the Volt following the United States. —CATARC Director Zhao Hang.

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General Motors Kicks Off National Electric Vehicle Training Tour For First Responders

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cutter to remove the roof off of a pre-production Chevrolet Volt. Using a pre-production example of the Chevrolet Volt as a teaching tool, General Motors launched a nationwide electric vehicle training tour and outreach project for emergency personnel this week at the 2010 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Chicago.

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Porsche presents Taycan Cross Turismo EV

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Like the Taycan sports car, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. The Taycan Cross Turismo operates with a system voltage of 800 volts (voltage range 610 V to 835 V) instead of the 400 V that is usual for electric cars. The standard two-deck 93.4

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Volkswagen clarifies ID.3 and ID.4 potential battery issue in Europe

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As noted in an electrive report, the vehicles that will be required to visit a VW service center were identified based on diagnostic data generated during workshop visits. 4 units in the United States, a campaign is underway that would allow the carmaker to update the vehicle’s software and replace its 12-volt battery. .

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New Porsche Berlin-Adlershof center with 25m solar pylon and 800V 350 kW fast charging

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The Porsche Mission E ( earlier post ) will be the first production vehicle with 800-volt technology, which will bring Porsche to the market by the end of the decade. The extensive workshop area offers state-of-the-art maintenance and repair facilities. The Porsche Center was built on an area of around 10,000 square meters.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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The brand is also continuing to develop conventional engines with a focus on universal mild hybridization and the 48-volt electrical system. Since the end of 2018, the company has been conducting CO 2 workshops together with its suppliers to agree on effective measures.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Hackenberg (right) explaining at the fuel cell technology workshop. Click to enlarge.

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