Green Car Congress
APRIL 25, 2016
In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter Meaning, DSF reduces fuel consumption by 14-18% over V8. Eisazadeh-Far and Younkins (2016).
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. When compared to the average non-turbo engine among 2016-2018 models, overall, Lexus makes the most reliable turbo powertrain, followed by Honda and Porsche.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In its current guise since 2016, the ninth-gen Chevrolet Malibu is no spring chicken; the rumor is an all-new model will arrive in 2025. Like other GM cars (even high-end Yukon Denalis) the Malibu does not have touch-sensitive keyless entry, but relies on the 2006-era door Chiclet to lock and unlock.
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