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DECEMBER 1, 2021

From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Chevrolet engineers have created a Corvette that is a joy to drive, whether around town, on a cross country road trip or at the track. To be clear, I am a fan.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel engine is based on a proven 2.0L architecture already used in European models, where approximately 40% of all Cruze models sold feature a diesel engine. naturally aspirated engine.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. Engine subsystem.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

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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 8L90 also enables numerically lower rear axle ratios, which reduce engine rpm on the highway. EcoTec3 V-8. Click to enlarge.

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GMC Chevrolet 2015 Yukon 210

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APRIL 1, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit, slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit, powers the Malibu Hybrid.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

liter diesel engine to be offered in the US in the 2018 Equinox ( earlier post ) is similar to Opel’s 1.6L CDTi Whisper Diesel ( earlier post ) in Europe, and is derived from a common Italian-German-American medium diesel engine design, according to GM. The engine has a bore x stroke of 79.7 The first application of the 1.6L

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Diesel 2018 Exhaust Chevrolet 150

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AUGUST 27, 2016

For 2017, the Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup offers an all-new V-6 engine and class-exclusive eight-speed automatic. Chevrolet is on track to sell more than 160,000 Colorados in the first 24 months on the market, reigniting the midsize segment. V-6 engine—also used in Cadillac models—and eight-speed transmission.

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Colorado 2017 Chevrolet Fuel Economy 150

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APRIL 16, 2014

Chevrolet Trax. Chevrolet will add the Trax, a new small SUV, to its US portfolio. Chevrolet Trax was launched in late 2012 in Mexico and Canada as a 2013 model; about 90,000 have been sold in more than 60 global markets. Click to enlarge. Trax is powered by an Ecotec 1.4L

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Chevrolet SUV Vehicles Engine 170

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27 th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The list of powertrains (note we can’t say engines anymore) was fairly exhaustive—39 vehicles were evaluated with 18 of those electrified models.

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Engine Hyundai Plug-in F-150 68

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

Shanghai GM launched the Chevrolet Sail 3 in Chengdu; the third-generation Sail had been unveiled last month at the Guangzhou Motor Show. engines are available. DVVT engines, and a five-speed manual transmission. VVT engine offers maximum power of 76 kW (102 hp) and peak torque of 127 N·m (94 lb-ft).

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Standards GM Chevrolet Fuel Economy 199

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. turbo engine rated at 138 hp (103 kW)—the same engine used in the Chevrolet Cruze in a smaller, lighter package. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. A twin-scroll turbocharger generates up to 20 pounds of boost, helping the engine optimize power delivery across the rpm band.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Cruze’s engineers focused on aerodynamic performance (with some improvements derivative of GM’s work with the Volt), mass optimization and powertrain enhancements.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

V-6 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (LV3) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The newly unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, partly due to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers.

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Sierra Silverado 2014 Engine 218

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MARCH 28, 2010

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L Backing the Cruze’s engines are six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

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Chevrolet 2011 Fuel Economy Economy 220

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The fully integrated and dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans ( earlier post ), will be priced at $15,910 MSRP, according to GM. V8 engine ($1,295), as well as HD trailering equipment ($265). V8 engine ($1,295), as well as HD trailering equipment ($265).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims. The models will feature a new family of efficient four-cylinder engines, including a 1.4L Engines for the 2011 Cruze. The 2011 Cruze.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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JANUARY 19, 2023

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. liter V8’s exhaust. liter V8’s exhaust. The old is a legacy thing for what’s been the halo Chevy since 1953.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 83

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 engine with start/stop. engine with start/stop. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L Engine and Drive Unit.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L powertrain.

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2013 Engine China Chevrolet 186

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APRIL 9, 2019

To reduce the variability in fuel use and exhaust emission rates related to variations in engine oil, engine oil was changed for each vehicle prior to the measurement using the first fuel. ITA varied with respect to engine load and fuel octane for each vehicle. — Yuan et al. Weichang Yuan, H. 2019.03.115.

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Vehicles Emissions North Carolina Gasoline 284

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 turbo-diesel engine. The new turbo-diesel engine is part of Equinox’s trio of all-turbocharged propulsion systems. The engine. In fact, the engine delivers 90 percent of peak torque between 1,500 and 3,250 rpm. Earlier post.). million miles of driving.

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MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

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MAY 17, 2015

Fifty years after the introduction of the first Chevrolet Camaro, GM unveiled the new sixth-generation. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. The Camaro LT’s standard engine is a new 2.0L

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Engine EPA GM MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Spark. GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. Two gasoline engines are on offer at launch with displacements of 1.0 Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox.

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2010 Engine Sale MPH 210

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 The EPA has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel. l/100 km) highway fuel economy.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 19, 2024

But styling and lineup changes weren’t the only new features in 1957: Cadillac was also eager to tout its Standard of the World engineering, safety, and engine advancements! All Cadillacs breathed easier via a new dual exhaust in 1957. Driving refinements continued with a new coupling for the Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

GM staged the debut of the all-new, 7 th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. V-8 VVT DI (LT1) Direct Injection Fuel System for Chevrolet Corvette. engine, matching the 7.0L LS7 engine from the 2013 Corvette Z06 from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm. 2014 Corvette Stingray. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

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MAY 5, 2009

liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. I-4 VVT DI (LAF) for Chevrolet Equinox. liter direct injection engine in the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (which will also be applied in the GMC Terrain) generates 182 hp (136 kW) of power and 172 lb-ft (233 N·m) of torque. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. The Corvette LT1 represents the most significant redesign in the Small Block’s nearly 60-year history—building on its legacy to make one of the world’s best engines even better.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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MARCH 17, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create fuel-efficient pickup capability in a mass-efficient mid-size package. Chevrolet expects EPA fuel economy estimates for Colorado this summer. —Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. Click to enlarge. four cylinder and 3.6L

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Chevrolet revealed more details about the new Ecotec 2.5L four-cylinder engine that will be the standard engine in the 2013 Malibu. predecessor—will be available next summer, marking the debut of the all-new Ecotec engine family. engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 Engineers also tuned the 2.5L

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Engine Power Powered Oil 328

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For Euro 5 vehicles, the five worst performing companies were (in order of the highest emissions): Renault (including Dacia); Land Rover; Hyundai; Opel/Vauxhall (including Chevrolet); and Nissan. VW Group’s Dieselgate engines were mostly of the previous Euro 5 generation. Loopholes. Hot restart defeat device.

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Pollution Diesel Europe Exhaust 150

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JULY 14, 2010

General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. Earlier post.). The CNG vehicle uses GM’s Vortec 6.0L

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JUNE 12, 2014

liter 3-cylinder DOHC engine that features the latest version of Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) variable valve-timing system to maximize fuel efficiency and power output while minimizing exhaust emissions. The engine weighs less than 170 lbs (77 kg). The Mirage is equipped with a 1.2-liter

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

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JULY 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine also features Ford’s first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine features the first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199