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BMW and Chevrolet prototypes prove value of DC Fast Charging

Prototypes of the of the BMW i3 and the Chevrolet Spark EV have proven the viability of the Society of Automotive Engineers industry standard for DC Fast Charging stations. Pinboard (MacAaron)

2014 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with new 2.5L iVLC base engine with start-stop

Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Malibu, featuring updated styling (and more rear seat room) and a new 2.5L base engine with variable valve lift control (Intake Valve Lift Control, iVLC) and start/stop technology as standard (find out about that engine here). Estimated fuel economy with the base engine is 23 mpg US city / 35 mpg …
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Top 5 Misconceptions about the Chevrolet Volt -CarNewsCafe.com

Since its unveiling, and especially once it was announced for production, the Chevrolet Volt has been a controversial car.  Much of the controversy surrounding the Volt has been perpetuated by misconceptions about the car. Pinboard (MacAaron)

The Chevrolet Volt starts 2013 with another beating of the Nissan Leaf in January

The Chevrolet Volt started off 2013 in much better form than it did in 2012, moving almost twice as many units in January than did the Nissan Leaf as the electric Chevy looks to win a second straight EV sales title. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Dealerships dropping the Chevrolet Volt over increased costs

While the Chevrolet Volt has quickly become the bestselling electric vehicle in America, some Chevrolet dealerships plan to stop selling the Volt over an increase in the cost of required tools needed to service the high tech sedan – claiming that with their low volume sales of the GM electric vehicle it just doesn’t make …
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Dealerships dropping the Chevrolet Volt over increased costs

While the Chevrolet Volt has quickly become the bestselling electric vehicle in America, some Chevrolet dealerships plan to stop selling the Volt over an increase in the cost of required tools needed to service the high tech sedan – claiming that with their low volume sales of the GM electric vehicle it just doesn’t make …
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