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We enjoy the connecting stage from the test drives in the Aichelberg across the Fern Pass to Brenner in purring cars in magnificent weather. Even on the climb to the Brenner Pass on the South Tyrol side, the generator power … Continue reading
Tagged Battery, Generator, Mountain mode, Normal mode, Prototype, Range Extender, Sport mode
Posted in Development, Test
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Long inclines at high speeds on generator electricity – we wanted to test this driving condition on the road. The USA, where the Ampera team already checked off a lot of testing points, is out of the question for this. … Continue reading
Tagged Battery, Driving modes, Generator, Mountain mode, Prototype, Range Extender, Recuperation, Sport mode
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During our “100 per cent drive” through the USA, I was constantly reminded how enthusiastic Americans can be. Our visit to Sunset Boulevard, which is, of course, an essential part of any trip to LA, is a good example. Even … Continue reading
Tagged 100 percent drive, Charge Point, Driving modes, Mountain mode
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Travelling pioneers – that’s exactly what we felt like during our “100 percent drive” with the Opel Ampera through the “Golden State” of California. Participants from management and from the driving dynamics, acoustics, drivetrain, air conditioning and control systems teams … Continue reading
Tagged 100 percent drive, Battery, Chevrolet Volt, Driving modes, Mountain mode
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Optimally tuning a car with a combustion engine to various driving cycles and application ranges is daily routine at Opel’s Technical Development Center. We also have extensive experience in fuel cell and electric vehicles. But daily routine quickly goes out … Continue reading
Tagged City mode, Driving modes, Mountain mode, Normal mode, Sport mode
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