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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. 179 hp at 6,700 rpm; 233 N·m torque) supplemented by a small Li-ion battery pack and a 17.6-kW, The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

The Truth About Cars

& "The major players in the global economy, Europe, the U.S. With the global situation looking increasingly hectic and economies in varying degrees of disarray, there are a lot of questions about the future landscape of business. Often presented as a trade organization, it’s effectively a stop gap for U.S. influence.&