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Geneva Show: Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept for a Sportier Volt
If you find the Opel / Vauxhall Ampera and consequently the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrids a little too plain and boring for your tastes, then you ought to a look at this handsome conceptual proposal from GM's European arm.
The 4.7-meter long Opel Flextreme GT/E concept with its coupe-like proportions and suicide-style rear doors illustrates how GM's extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into a larger size vehicle with a more emotional design DNA.
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Opel Ampera Ev Police Cruiser: Volt's European Cousin Getting Ready For Patrol
If there's one way to kick-start sales of specialty vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt and its European counterpart, the Opel Ampera, that's by enlisting the government as one of your clients. And with a starting price of €42,900 (about US$58,000...
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Opel Teases New Concept Car With Volt Powertrain Ahead Of 2010 Geneva Motor Show
It's been a while since we last saw a concept model from GM's Opel / Vauxhall brands, but the company is planning a 'green' surprise for this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March. Opel said that the new...
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Opel Ampera: European Chevy Volt Scooped Undisguised!
Carscoop's spy photographers have done it again, this time by capturing the Opel Ampera study totally undisguised at one of the firm's German centers. Due to be revealed for the first time in public at next month's Geneva Motor Show, the Ampera...
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Opel Ampera Ev: European Chevy Volt To Be Unveiled In Geneva Motor Show
As many anticipated, General Motors announced that it will take the wraps off an extended-range electric concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will feature GM's electric propulsion technology,...
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Frankfurt's Hybrids
Oktoberfest is only days away, but another fest is taking control at the continuing Frankfurt Auto Show. It's HybridFest, and most automakers are getting in on the fun. Mercedes debuted the ML450 Hybrid. The current M-class is a much better all-around...
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