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Europcar to introduce Opel Vauxhall electric Ampera in rental car business
With the market introduction of the electric Ampera by the end of 2011, Opel/Vauxhall is to create a new segment in the European automotive market. Opel/Vauxhall and Europcar have partnered to introduce the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera as a rental car throughout Europe. The two companies are joining forces to facilitate the introduction and expansion of electric mobility, broadening the range of people that will be able to enjoy the benefits of elect... [more]
Correctly predict the top-three European Cars of the Year and win a Micro Scalextric set
Correctly predict the top-three cars in this year’s European Car of the Year to win yourself an early Christmas pressie. Autoquake is running a new competition on Twitter. The winner, chosen at random from all the correct tweets, will receive a Micro Scalextric set. To enter, you must follow Autoquake on Twitter and retweet the competition details. Then reply to Autoquake with your top three (1st, 2nd, 3rd). The competition closes at midnig... [more]
Car manufacturers demonstrate the potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in Copenhagen
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology supplements batteries in electric vehicles and therefore provides the same convenience as gasoline and diesel with regards to fast refuelling and a long driving range. Many companies worldwide are investing in this technology aiming for a market introduction by 2015. A Parade of 14 vehicles featuring the latest innovations in fuel cell and hydrogen technology from the world’s main manufacturers has crossed the... [more]
Opel announces Ampera extended-range electric car
Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). GM's electric propulsion technology, called Voltec, operates differently from other advanced propulsion systems. For short trips up to 60 km, the Ampera will run only on lithium-ion battery power charged via a standard 230v outlet. For longer distances, the car will continu... [more]
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A One-Two Punch Of GM Pressure On Opel
Opel managers can be excused if they took an extra long lunch hour on Wednesday in Russelsheim, Germany. They're reeling from a one-two punch of pressure delivered from inside General Motors.
Carmaker Opel eyes further cost-cutting
German automaker Opel, under pressure from its US parent General Motors to cut costs, said Wednesday it will negotiate with unions, but declined to comment on reports of plant closures.
OPEL Technologies Inc. Announces Management Change
SHELTON, CONNECTICUT and TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - OPEL Technologies Inc. and OPEL Solar Inc. , a leading global supplier of solar tracker systems and high concentration photovoltaic solar panels, and a semiconductor ...
Two Opel World Premieres at the 2012 Geneva Show
Adam Opel AG: Rüsselsheim (ots) - - Mokka sub-compact SUV and Astra OPC to debut in Geneva - Opel unveils "RAD e" - first e-bike built around automotive construction principles - Ampera among finalists of "Car of the Year 2012" award ...
OPEL Solar, Inc. and Aquarion Water Company Mark the Completion of Innovative Solar Power Plant in Connecticut
SHELTON, CONNECTICUT and TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - OPEL Solar, Inc. and OPEL Technologies Inc. , a leading global supplier of single and dual axis solar tracker systems and high concentration photovoltaic solar panels, and a semiconductor device and process developer, announced today the completion of the ...
Opel Works Council: No Signs GM Plans To Breach Labor Deal
Opel Works Council: No Signs GM Plans To Breach Labor Deal
3 Reasons Why GM May Have To Give Up On Opel
Opel is a heralded name in Europe and a vital part of GM's history. Opel helped GM grow in Europe and stay on its feet in the early 1990s. Its products fueled GM's evolution from a U.S. focused company into an international player. Image by AFP via @daylife But for more than [...]
Opel/Vauxhall's Rad e - the first e-bike to be built around automotive construction and production principles
Opel became yet another another manufacturer to begin preparing for the next era of mobility today when it was learned that the General Motors subsidiary will show the "RAD e", a 250 W pedelec with an electrically-supported range of between 60 and 145 kilometers. Opel says it will be the first e-bike to be built around automotive construction and production principles... Continue Reading Opel ...
GM And Opel's Relationship Has Run Its Natural Course
Despite all its efforts, GM hasn't found a way to make Opel work, and Opel is no longer as necessary to GM as it once was.
GM wants deeper cuts at Opel: report
General Motors wants deeper cuts at its European subsidiary Opel after what are expected to be "horrendous" fourth quarter results, the Wall Street Journal said Wednesday, quoting a GM official....
