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MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. It first added battery-electric power to the GM Sky two-seat roadster. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder mid-size pickup trucks, according to EPA fuel economy estimates. No competitor in the segment offers more payload capacity than the Colorado or Canyon, GM noted. EPA fuel econ estimates.

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JULY 18, 2014

Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L The GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed is approximately the same size and weight as the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic.

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JULY 23, 2014

Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, liter, 4-cylinder base engine (LKW) equipped with standard stop/start technology, according to GM. All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Advanced Powertrains. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter

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MAY 26, 2015

To mark the 10 th anniversary of the foundation of GM Powertrain Europe Turin, GM President Dan Ammann visited the engineering site and announced plans to strengthen the collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino, further expanding the engineering development center. liter diesel engine starting from the second half of 2015.

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

General Motors is applying third-generation advanced high-strength steel to the new Chevrolet LOVA RV from SAIC-GM, thereby reducing the weight of selected body components by approximately 20%. The recreational vehicle (RV) was launched on 19 November 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Improving fuel economy up to 5% compared with similar 6-speed automatic transmissions, the 8L45 transmission will debut on the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and will also drive the 2016 Cadillac CTS and ATS. Stop/start systems increase fuel economy by turning the engine off when the vehicle stops.

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APRIL 21, 2014

In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. That investment will help GM step up its pace by funding facility and capacity expansion and new product programs.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Featured in a range of 2015 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, BorgWarner’s mini direct-acting VFS enables improved fuel economy and shift feel. The improved efficiency and accuracy of BorgWarner’s mini direct-acting VFS result in better fuel economy and shift feel for drivers.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. V–6, with specific valves and hardened valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel system.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Next-generation fuel cell stack co-developed by Honda and GM.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

According to the latest annual life-cycle study from the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ), the all-new lightweight aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 leads the full-size light-duty truck competition in all environmental and economic performance areas; accordingly, ASG selected the F-150 as its Best Full-size Truck of 2015.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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MAY 4, 2011

India plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards; the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards will give auto manufacturers time until 2015 to increase fuel economy from the current average of 14.1 With it, cars will have one to five star labels depending on their fuel efficiency.

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APRIL 27, 2012

GM expects that the North American introduction of a 2.0L We recognize this technology’s considerable appeal, particularly with young male car buyers, and we are ready to win them over with quality, torque and fuel economy. Baum and Associates predicts diesel to account for 6% of US car sales by 2015. Earlier post. ).

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APRIL 21, 2016

GM Ventures invested in NanoSteel in 2012. Designed to provide automakers with a new standard in material performance, the sheet steel is poised to accelerate vehicle lightweighting initiatives focused on affordably meeting rising global fuel-economy regulations. Earlier post.). —NanoSteel CEO and president David Paratore.

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JULY 30, 2015

In independent tests, DSF has improved fuel efficiency by up to 17% as measured on a CAFE basis when compared to a vehicle (V8 engine) that does not have cylinder deactivation. GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula in 2012. Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies. Wilcutts et al.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. GM has reduced the number of clutches to two from three.

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APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. EGHR improves engine warm up and ensures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. Earlier post.) An 80-cell, 1.5

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AUGUST 27, 2016

It is the latest major update for Colorado, which entered the market in model year 2015. According to Stan Ludlow, chief engineer for the 2017 Colorado, the engine and transmission were calibrated to emphasize performance and refinement while optimizing fuel economy. The most significant update for the 2017 Colorado is the 3.6L

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2015

We wrap up the week with stories on the potential end of the "standard war" between CHAdeMO and CCS electric-car fast charging, a Kia concept car with electric all-wheel drive set to debut at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, and General Motors'' plan to put CVT automatic transmissions in more cars to boost fuel economy.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. million units (57.5

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JUNE 18, 2015

EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 37 mpg (GM est.). 2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). 2015 Toyota Camry LE (2.5L). 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE (2.4L). 2015 Honda Accord LX (2.4L). 2015 Nissan Altima SV (2.5L). 2015 Kia Optima EX (2.4L). EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 37 mpg (GM est.).

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JULY 28, 2015

Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7

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APRIL 14, 2015

Currently available at select Chevrolet dealers throughout California and Oregon, select Chevrolet dealers in Maryland will have Spark EV’s available beginning in mid-2015. More than 90% of Spark EV owners are trading in a non-GM nameplate or adding a new car to the household.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Like Toyota, Hyundai, GM (Honda’s partner in future fuel cell development), and other OEMs, Honda sees a role for both battery-electric as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, depending upon application. To that end, Honda is partnering with GM on next-generation development, with a focus on 2020. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

However, Chevrolet is trying to challenge that passenger car diesel hegemony with the compact Cruze Diesel, introduced for MY 2014, and now with a facelift for MY 2015. diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. How GM hopes to recover.

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APRIL 23, 2015

After proving a initial look at the design and capability of the different components ( earlier post ) late last year, GM is now providing deeper technical insight into the second-generation platform. In designing the second-generation system, GM engineers built on the knowledge and data gained from the first-generation Volt.

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MARCH 19, 2014

GM is introducing a new generation of Ecotec small-displacement engines (1.0 The new engine family, including naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants, will make its way into five GM brands and 27 models by the 2017 model year, said Steve Kiefer, GM vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. New Ecotec 1.0L I-4 engines.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

2015 Hydra-Matic 8L90 (M5U) Eight Speed RWD Automatic Transaxle Click to enlarge. GM is offering a version of its new GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission in the 2015 Corvette Stingray ( earlier post ) and Z06. The eight-speed powerflow yields a 7.0 —Hart et al.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

SEC 135 Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program Direct loans ( $25 billion authorized ) to entities producing advanced vehicles that have Bin 5 Tier II Emissions standards and at least 125% of fuel economy of similar vehicles SEC 136 Federal Vehicle Fleet Requirements EPA to provide list of low GHG emitting vehicles.Federal agencies (..)

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JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. kWh battery system (MY 2015 = 17.1

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Dan Hancock, president, DMH Strategic Consulting, retired vice president, GM Powertrain Global Engineering, past president of SAE International, and a member of Achates’ Industry Advisory Board. At SAE World Congress 2015 earlier this year, Delphi’s Mark Sellnau and his colleagues presented the latest results from their work for a 1.8L

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APRIL 10, 2013

Opel—in which GM has said it will invest €4 billion (US$5.3 The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km.

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JULY 14, 2014

View of the CNG tank in the bed of a Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel option. The 2015 Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab 4x4 bi-fuel version is equipped with a Vortec 6.0L The LC8 is a bi-fuel CNG version of the L96 gasoline engine, also offered in the Silverado (the LC8 also appears in vans with an LPG fueling option).

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