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GM’s Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick all launching EVs this year

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick will all be launching new EVs starting this year, GM announced at an event at its Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, where it also unveiled its new Ultium batteries and flexible globale EV architecture. Earlier post.). GM’s new modular platform and battery system, Ultium.

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Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle makes global debut in Shanghai; uses Malibu Hybrid powertrain

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The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on 25 April.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Buick isn’t messing around with the Envision. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. Avenir in Buick-speak means it is the top-of-the-line model. The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches. Inviting Interior.

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GM China finishes series of 2013 Consumer Fuel-Saving Challenge events

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GM China held three “Consumer Fuel-Saving Challenge” events this year in which a small group of owners of specified models drove a defined route to find out who could achieve the best fuel efficiency. The series just wrapped up with the Beijing event, in which 10 owners of Baojun 630s equipped with 1.5-liter The economical 1.5-liter

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GM highlights 32-bit Freescale microprocessor in Buick Regal direct injection engine control module

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The 2011 Buick Regal’s direct injection Ecotec 2.0L This is accomplished through an increased number of intake air adjustments and spark optimization during every combustion event, even when running at maximum engine speed of 6,350 rpm. Basic component set of the Buick Regal’s 2.0L MPC5566 Block Diagram.

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Buick launches VELITE 7 EV and VELITE 6 PHEV in China

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Buick has strengthened its commitment to electrification in China with the launch of the VELITE 7 electric vehicle and VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The VELITE 7 is the first all-electric SUV in Buick’s new energy vehicle portfolio, offering 500 kilometers (311 miles) of range on a single charge. Buick VELITE 7.

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EV News: Always an adventure

Electric Auto Association

Buick Wildcat concept. Concept Wildcat Buick is going all-electric and reinventing its brand with a new model. EV racing Festival of Speed UK event shows EVs could soon dominate auto racing. Ultra-luxury coming Cadillac’s new, hand-built Celestiq was teased as its future flagship vehicle. McMurtry Spiraling Electric Fan Car.

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