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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Fuel Efficiency Lifecycle analysis Manufacturing'

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 engine in the MY 16 Chevrolet Volt EREV ( earlier post ) but is operated differently in the HEV. 2016) “Development of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System for 2016 Chevrolet Malibu,” SAE Int. Click to enlarge. Conlon et al. Click to enlarge.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

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Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

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Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. Chevrolet combined the natural gas receptacle in the same port with the gasoline fuel filler neck.

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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 This prevents wasting energy to pump oil that is not required for proper engine operation. New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge. A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L The Malibu turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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The last thing you need is an expensive car wasting away in the garage. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Let your lifestyle mirror your car choice.

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