News tagged with chevrolet volt
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GM says electric Volt is safe despite fires
General Motors insisted Monday that its Chevrolet Volt is safe to drive despite the launch of a government probe after three of the Volt's electric batteries caught fire following safety tests.
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Nov 28, 2011 |
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Honda natural gas car wins LA green prize
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas was named Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show on Thursday, beating finalists including European, US and other Asian carmakers. ...
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Nov 17, 2011 |
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Spectrum of green cars eye LA auto show crown
Five environmentally friendly cars are vying for the crown of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show this week -- each using different fuel or fuel combinations.
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Nov 16, 2011 |
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Volt: GM's car of the future?
The Chevrolet Volt is many things: an attention grabber, a potential cure for an oil dependent nation - the list goes on.
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Sep 26, 2011 |
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Greenest cars: Natural gas Honda Civic GX, Nissan Leaf electric and, just barely, Chevrolet Volt
For a list of the greenest 2011 model-year vehicles, there sure are a lot of traditional gasoline engines among the top 12 cars ranked by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Feb 21, 2011 |
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Cooling fins help keep Chevrolet volt battery at ideal temperature
Engineers of the four-seat Chevrolet Volt electric car often refer to its 435-pound battery pack as the fifth passenger. Given the care taken to keep the pack at just the right temperature in all temperature ...
Feb 15, 2011 |
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Green cars on the rise, but consumer interest lags
Green vehicles stole the show at the Detroit Auto Show this year but their success depends on consumers, who are still shying away from their higher price tags.
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Jan 11, 2011 |
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GM to do away with charging cords
General Motors and Powermat, a pioneer in wireless charging technology, announced a commercial agreement today that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future ...
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Jan 06, 2011 |
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Oil-soaked boom from BP spill recycled for GM's Volt
Oil-soaked boom from the BP spill is being recycled into plastic parts for the plug-in Chevrolet Volt electric car, General Motors said Monday in a bid to boost its "clean and green" image.
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Dec 21, 2010 |
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Nissan rolls out Leaf electric car in Japan
(AP) -- Nissan showed off its Leaf electric car Friday, trumpeting its zero-emission technology and practicality with video of the hatchback zipping through snow and water.
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Dec 03, 2010 |
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GM launches Volt, ramps up green hiring
General Motors Tuesday launched its battery-powered Chevrolet Volt and a major hiring program to ramp up production of green vehicles.
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Nov 30, 2010 |
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Chevy Volt's official mileage: 93 mpg on electric
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) official mileage ratings of the Chevrolet Volt have been released and show the car will be capable of 93 "miles per gallon equivalent" when running ...
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Nov 25, 2010 |
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US Volt beats Asian rivals to LA green car prize
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt beat back competition from Asian rivals including Nissan and Hyundai to win the Green Car of the Year award at the Los Angeles auto show on Thursday.
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Nov 18, 2010 |
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Michigan to get 5,300 charging stations for electric cars
More than 5,300 charging stations will be installed in Michigan as the birthplace of the US auto industry prepares for the introduction of electric cars like the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors said.
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Oct 13, 2010 |
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OnStar, Google Partner to Expand Turn-by-Turn Navigation
OnStar and Google have reached an agreement that will let OnStar users search for and identify destinations using Google Maps and send those destinations to the Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service in their vehicles.
Jun 09, 2010 |
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