

2016 Chevrolet Volt wins ‘Green Car of the Year’ award at LA Auto Show
Electric car praised for its extended range.
GM execs say Chevy Bolt’s range could surpass 200 miles
The Detroit automaker has announced a joint development with Korea’s LG Electronics to design Bolt components.

Secondary-use Chevy Volt batteries power their way into the record books
4,739 people set a new Guinness World Record for the most number of people generating electricity in one week.
New GM electric car will travel 320 km on single charge, exec says
If it’s ever built, the car would cost $30,000, considerably cheaper than the $42,000 Chevrolet Volt.
Michigan university partnership promotes automotive research
Schools have contributed to safety, performance and fuel economy with more than $300 million in auto-related research projects.

Fill’er up – wirelessly
UBC R&D to boost EV appeal.
Chrysler looks to boost Fiat sales with new 500s
Automaker introduces electric and 4-door version of its stylish compact.

GM, ABB demonstrate Chevy Volt battery reuse unit
Used Volt battery packs are packaged into modular unit that provides up to two hours of off-grid electricity.

GM sets production date for luxury EV
Automaker’s electric Cadillac ELR will be made at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant.

Fisker names former GM EV head its new CEO
Tony Posawatz led GM’s development of its electric Chevrolet Volt.
China’s electric car struggles
Low EV sales cause the Asian country to cut back on investments and buyer incentives.
Explosion at Volt battery lab injures two
GM says incident related to prototype battery testing.
GM suspends Volt production
Automaker extends summer shutdown to three weeks to control inventory.
GM suspends Volt production
Automaker halts production of its prized EV at Detroit plant for five weeks

GM bullfrogs the Volt
General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt is plugging into green energy provider Bullfrog Power to launch a special edition of the electric vehicle (EV).