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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- The second generation engine offers better fuel economy, performance and lower emissions. is capable of 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm (178 N·m/liter of engine capacity). Click to enlarge.

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Chevy Cruze diesel’s variable-swirl mechanism

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The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ( earlier post ) 2.0L In a study published in 2000, Dr. Paul Miles at Sandia National Laboratories found that: Swirl ratio is found to exert a measurable influence on most of the combustion process, from ignition to late-cycle oxidation. The basic concept of GM’s variable swirl mechanism.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Tesla are among the brands that tumbled in Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which collected data from its members about their experiences with more than half a million vehicles. —Jake Fisher. Cadillac is again the worst-performing of the GM brands, dropping one spot to 28.

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EcoMotors Names Donald Runkle CEO; Power Density as the Holy Grail

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As Delphi’s Executive Vice President from 2000 to 2003, Runkle was responsible for the $14 billion Dynamics and Propulsion Systems Sector, where he acquired significant new business and led more than $4 billion of worldwide M&A venture transactions.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). However, given our recent look at the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel (the contender, earlier post ), we wanted to focus on the latest version of the US diesel leader. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

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