Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. When using premium fuel in these vehicles under these conditions, AAA tests found that: Fuel economy for test vehicles averaged a 2.7%

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Engine start-stop systems are beginning to appear on a wider range of vehicles as carmakers seek to increase fuel economy wherever they can. In the face of tightening global emissions standards, the savings from shutting down the engine while the car is standing still can be significant in conventional internal-combustion powertrains.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 20, 2015

But except for one disastrous experiment decades ago, Cadillac has shied away from diesels in domestically-sold models. DON'T MISS: Diesel Car Guide: Every 2015-2016 Car & Currently, several German luxury automakers--including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche--offer diesel models in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2016

V-6 engine—also used in Cadillac models—and eight-speed transmission. 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. Chevrolet has not released fuel economy figure for MY 2017 yet.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

This year the company is launching the new Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan, two new SUVs (the Chevrolet Trax and a new midsize entry from Buick), the Baojun 730 seven-seat family vehicle and 610 hatchback, upgraded versions of the Buick Enclave and GL8 as well as a next-generation Chevrolet Cruze. MPV sales will likely double to 2.8

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28. Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. —Jake Fisher.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. The new regulation requires an overall 40% improvement in overall US fleet average vehicle fuel economy by 2016. General Motors Co. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Cadillac has launched its new CT6 flagship in China at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing. It offers the newest iteration of Cadillac’s design language featured on the Escala concept. Combined fuel consumption of the new-generation CT6 has improved by more than 10% from the previous generation to 7.1 The all-new 2.0L

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. Four compelling reasons for serious drivers to consider the 2021 Cadillac CT4. The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Cadillac Style: Exterior. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As the Obama Administration considers stricter fuel economy regulations, automakers are expected to lower the overall weight of vehicles by approximately 400 pounds (181 kg) per vehicle, and as aluminum use increases, the mix percent is expected to double. Honda leads aluminum content as a percent of curb weight at 10.7%

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2015

Twin Turbo for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 combines turbocharging with cylinder deactivation and stop/start technologies to conserve fuel. GM’s Cadillac announced a new generation of V-6 engines, led by an exclusive 3.0L Cadillac expects the combination to enhance fuel economy by up to an estimated 6%.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

for 2016, followed by the Model X. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ; News: GMC Hummer EV First Edition Sells Out ; Cadillac Lyric First Look. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. Toyota – Big in Hybrids; Betting on Fuel Cells & Electrics.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

announced that Continental Automotive Systems’ Maxwell-powered voltage stabilization system (VSS) will be a standard feature on 2016. In start-stop systems, the internal combustion engine is shut off when the driver stops and the engine is seamlessly restarted when the driver accelerates, which lowers emissions and improves fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

As part of its re-emergence, GM has established just four core brands – its global leader Chevrolet; Buick, which focuses on North America and China; GMC, one of its most profitable brands which will focus on North America and the Middle East; and Cadillac. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l Embracing new technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The good news is that the 2016 Volt will come out with 50 miles (85 km) AER.)

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