Lithium Drive: GM announces all-electric Spark city car ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax

  

  It is hardly the revolution in electric space if autogbloggreen is right and GM Spark production will be limited, but it is better than nothing and one more electric car will be produced on American soil. Mass media reports are all discussing the disappointing sales of GM Volt (are they all financed from one place?) without even analysing the availability of the GM Volts for the buyers. We should not forget that last couple of months we were all preparing for the end of the world when the Europe will finally blow up, if it will be postponed the price of oil will bring us back to the electric cars very fast. Technology will make its way regardless of the all special interests.

"Lithium Charge: Nissan develops 10-minute electric car charger...

 If billions of dollars  were not spent in order to stop the alternative technology and endless wars to protect the Oil supply lines, but to advance even the existing technology of electric cars and lithium batteries we can achieve the energy transition within next few years.

"We need the Manhattan project for the Electric Cars in our broken society and we need it right now - who can lead the world into the future?

Electric Cars industry gives Trillion market place business opportunity to fill. And we will throw again as with Apple iCar - Why Not?"

And guess what - China is already all over it now:

Lithium Charge: CCID Consulting Releases the White Paper for Mapping of China’s Lithium Ion Industry (2011)

AutoBlogGreen:

GM announces all-electric Spark city car for "select" areas of U.S.

By Sebastian Blanco

Posted Oct 12th 2011

Looks like there was a good reason General Motors dropped the "More car than electric" tagline for the Chevy Volt. That anti-EV phrase was always short-sighted, and the reason why could be on display later this morning in Detroit. Reports out now say that GM will announce a new U.S.-bound electric car today as part of Chevrolet's upcoming centennial celebration. The car is likely to be the long-awaited Spark EV.

That GM is working on an all-electric Spark is no surprise; a version of the vehicle (also known as the Beat) was shown in India earlier this year and GM CEO Dan Akerson said at the Detroit Auto Show this past January that his company was working on an all-electric vehicle to be sold in the U.S. A Spark EV would fit the rumors that GM's new electric car is small and designed for urban areas, particularly in California, where it would be used to meet the upcoming ZEV mandate changes.

Official details – like when and where this electric new car will go on sale and what brand it will be – should be forthcoming soon. We'll update this post when this information become available.

*UPDATE: Well, the first official details have arrived, and they all go along with what you read above. The Spark EV is going use nanophosphate lithium-ion battery packs from A123 Systems and will be sold in "limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013, including California."

Chevrolet to Produce Spark EV All-Electric Vehicle

Mini-car joins growing portfolio of electrified vehicles

2011-10-12

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car – the Spark EV. It will be sold in limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013, including California.

"The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas who have predictable driving patterns or short commutes an all-electric option," said Jim Federico, global vehicle chief engineer for electric vehicles at Chevrolet. "It complements Chevrolet's growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology."

Feedback from participants in Chevrolet's electric vehicle demonstration fleets in Shanghai (Sail EV), Korea (Cruze EV) and India (Beat EV) are being incorporated into the Spark EV.

"Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments," said Federico. "The Spark EV is another step in Chevrolet's plan to provide customers with a variety of electrification solutions to address the lifestyle and transportation needs of people around the world."

A123 Systems will supply the advanced nanophosphate lithium-ion battery packs that will power the Spark EV. Details on specific markets, range, quantities and pricing will be announced later.

About Chevrolet

Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 4.25 million vehicles in more than 140 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. The Chevrolet portfolio includes iconic performance cars such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long-lasting pickups and SUVs such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers such as Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly solutions including Cruze Eco and Volt. Cruze Eco offers 42 mpg highway while Volt offers 35 miles of electric, gasoline-free driving and an additional 344 miles of extended gasoline range, according to EPA estimates. Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com."

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