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General Motors Unveils Emission-Free Vehicle Concept at Shanghai World Expo

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General Motors Co. has announced its plans to develop new emission-free vehicles that could revolutionize the global automobile industry. The company showcased its concept car, the EN-V, at the Shanghai World Expo, which is currently on display at a joint pavilion of GM and its strategic Chinese partner, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. The EN-V is a two-passenger electric vehicle that uses a small advanced battery pack, providing a 50-kilometer driving range for daily urban transportation, and features advanced GPS and network systems that allow for crash-free autonomous driving.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EN-V, a two-passenger electric vehicle, is currently fully functional and features advanced GPS and network systems for crash-free autonomous driving.
  • The vehicle has a 50-kilometer driving range and uses a small advanced battery pack.
  • General Motors plans to commercialize the EN-V in about 2030 when all necessary infrastructures are in place.
  • The company has introduced the Volt and the fuel-cell-driven Equinox as part of its futuristic, emission-free vehicle lineup.
  • The Volt's 16-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack produces 111-kilowatt electric driving power and allows the vehicle to travel up to 80km per recharge.
  • The Volt has a maximum speed of 160km per hour and can extend its driving range by an additional 490km using a 1.4-liter gasoline-powered engine.
  • The Equinox, a four-passenger crossover vehicle, is currently being deployed for market testing and is expected to be officially launched in 2015.
  • General Motors plans to bring about a dozen units of the Volt to South Korea next year for a market test.

Statistics:

  • The EN-V has a driving range of 50 kilometers.
  • The Volt's 16-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack produces 111-kilowatt electric driving power.
  • The Volt can extend its driving range by an additional 490km using a 1.4-liter gasoline-powered engine.
  • The Equinox has a driving range of up to 5,500 hours.
  • 119 units of the emission-free Equinox are currently being deployed for market testing.
  • The company plans to launch the Volt in six different states in the U.S. next month.

Sources:

  • "General Motors unveils new emission-free concept at Shanghai World Expo" (Asia Pulse)
  • "GM showcases futuristic, emission-free vehicle lineup at Shanghai World Expo" (Yonhap)

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