General Motors may just have a game-changer on its hands with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a lithium-ion-powered hatchback that's fun to drive and provides enough charge to meet most commutes.
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s drive system uses a single high capacity electric motor to propel the car that's charged from a lithium-ion battery pack, General Motors has announced at the Detroit auto show.
Included will be brief NHTSA presentations outlining current agency research and activities related to Li-ion batteries and Li-ion battery-powered vehicles, as well as presentations by the Department of Energy, voluntary standards bodies, and automotive and battery manufacturers.
In partnering with three technology companies, Nissan’s goal is to evaluate the use of its lithium-ion battery beyond the lifetime of the vehicle for applications such as smart-grid community energy management systems or battery energy storage.
Hyundai announced it is adding a lifetime battery replacement guarantee to its Sonata Hybrid coverage to expand the benefits of the Hyundai Assurance warranty program.
In a Chevrolet Volt webchat on Dec. 9, the energy integration engineer for General Motors Corp. gave some insights on how to get the most from your electric vehicle charge.
WASHINGTON - NHTSA announced a formal investigation into post-crash battery fires in the Chevrolet Volt following testing in mid-November. On Monday, Nov. 28, General Motors issued a response to NHTSA’s announcement, saying that it is launching new customer satisfaction and safety initiatives related to this investigation.
DETROIT - NHTSA said it intends to continue to test the lithium-ion battery in the Chevrolet Volt but that based on the available data, the Volt is as safe as a gasoline-powered vehicle.
In a webchat with Seth Fletcher from Popular Science and GM’s director of Global Battery Systems Bill Wallace examine Volt battery life, where the technology is heading and how to conserve battery life in cold weather. They also shed light on GM’s plans for end-of-life usage and battery recycling.
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