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MAY 4, 2020

Buick strengthened its sedan lineup in China with the launch of five new and enhanced vehicles: 2021 Excelle GT family sedan with mild hybrid (MHEV) technology; the new-generation Regal GS upper-medium sports sedan; new Verano GS midsize sports sedan; and optimized LaCrosse premium sedan and LaCrosse Avenir flagship sedan.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

GM has revealed a new electric car, but so far it’s only for China. Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

In Shanghai, GM Executive Director for Electrification Larry Nitz outlined the company’s short-term electrification roadmap for China. It is expected to achieve fuel economy of 4.7L/100 100 km (50 mpg US). The Malibu XL Hybrid is expected to achieve fuel economy of 4.3L/100 100 km (55 mpg US).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 l/100km to 10.9

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AUGUST 18, 2016

Chevrolet will launch an all-new compact midsize family sedan in China under the Cavalier nameplate at the Chengdu Auto Show on September 2. This marks the brand’s first use of the Cavalier name in China. The Cavalier will complement the recently launched new-generation Cruze, as Chevrolet strengthens its portfolio in China.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. These technologies represent a core part of our near-term sustainability goals in China.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide. Askin, Garrett E.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2012

First introduced in China in the 1980s, the first generation sold nearly 4 million units, and is one of the most successful models in China. The new Sanata improves fuel economy and CO 2 emissions by up to 28% compared to the previous model. l/100 km (40 mpg US), while the 1.6-liter l/100 km (39.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The Buick LaCrosse eAssist “Comfort” model will be priced at RMB 249,900 (US$40,833) when it arrives in select dealerships in China October. When driven at a constant speed of 90 km/h (56 mph), such as during highway travel, the combination delivers fuel economy of 5.2 L/100 km (45 mpg US ). L/100 km (32.6 V6 SIDI, 2.0L

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

seconds, but the real highlight of the mild hybrid system is its improved fuel economy. According to Geely Auto Group CTO Feng Qingfeng, the Bo Rui GE MHEV delivers fuel economy of 5.8L/100 By 2020, we aim to bring that level up to 25% improving the fuel economy of B-segment vehicles to under 5L/100km. 100 km (145 mpg US).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5 loading). (On

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2011

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. General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist in China on 25 August. The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1 mpg US, 7.1

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AUGUST 29, 2011

The LaCrosse is a popular member of the Buick family in China. At the heart of the LaCrosse eAssist is a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15kW motor-generator unit, which help increase fuel economy. liters of fuel per 100 km (45 mpg US) at a constant 90 km/h (56 mph) and 7.2 The LaCrosse eAssist consumes 5.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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JULY 12, 2013

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.). —2012 Sustainability Report. to reflect this change.

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JULY 27, 2010

Less than a year after its launch in China, sales of the new Buick LaCrosse have reached 100,000 units. The LaCrosse is the fastest-growing member of China’s premium upper-medium sedan segment. That engine delivers an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. In the first six months of 2010, the LaCrosse 3.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

MPG ghg (0.05 MPG ghg (8.1 MPG ghg (4.2 MPG ghg (4.2 MPG ghg (4.6 China currently comes in at 40.0 MPG ghg (5.9 Color-coded world map of MPG-equivalent values (MPG ghg ) for BEVs. The corresponding value for the US is 55.4 L/100 km)—interestingly, close to the 54.5

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JANUARY 15, 2014

BYD has officially launched its Qin plug-in hybrid in China; the performance-based hybrid car is intended to target key world markets. L/100 km (147 mpg US ). L/100 km (147 mpg US ). These can be selected by the driver, commanding the appropriate blend of economy and performance for any driving condition. Engine type.

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MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 30, 2019

The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government. We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. And could rust generate power? All this and more at Green Car Reports.

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JULY 19, 2016

The investment follows Protean’s announcement in May that it is setting up a manufacturing site in Tianjin, China to commercialize its model PD18 in-wheel motor in order to meet customer demand. Too, automakers in China must meet increasingly strict fuel consumption standards, reaching 5 liters per 100 kilometers (47 mpg US) by 2020.

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APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. The new PHEV version of the CT6 will be capable of greater than 60 km (32.4

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JULY 9, 2012

China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. However, generally speaking, the government continued, China has not achieved a breakthrough with new energy automobiles and core components of the key technologies. mpg US) or less.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2013

PowerGenix, developer of high performance Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, announced that its batteries have achieved certification for start-stop applications by China National Laboratory’s Tianjin Automotive Test Center. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km)by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2013

At Auto Shanghai 2013, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV), the passenger vehicle business unit of Nissan’s joint venture in China, unveiled VIWA, a new electric vehicle concept, under the VENUCIA brand. Compared to its predecessors, the new models offer improved fuel economy of 6.0 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2018

Infiniti announces a new lineup of electric cars in China, new portable electric car chargers are fast and cheap, New York federal appeals court reinstates increase in fines for automakers who miss fuel economy targets, and our weekly Twitter poll: Tell us what gas mileage level you think average cars should get.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. The gasoline version has great potential in several markets that are vital for our ambitious growth plans, such as the United States, China. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). Earlier post.) Earlier post.). and Russia.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. China, for instance, wants to put 5 million plug-in hybrid-electric and fully electric vehicles on its roads by 2020, which could account for more than 40% of the global EV fleet that year. mpg US) for 2020. mpg US) for 2020.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Today, we've got more info on two Teslas, a look at China's electric-car battery plans plus a study on why battery startups fail, and survey results on what may happen to future fuel-economy rules. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Over the weekend, as always, we ran down last week's important green-car news stories.

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APRIL 2, 2020

mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. We believe the industry could exceed the relaxed US efficiency standards as it must meet tighter standards in Europe, China, Japan, Korea and India. The final rule requires a 1.5% Earlier post.).

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MARCH 9, 2013

The relative shift away from motor gasoline to diesel is driven by improving light-duty vehicle fuel economy and the growth in commercial transportation activity. Sources for fuel economy gains in light-duty vehicles. By 2040, new cars globally will average around 47 mpg US (5.0 Click to enlarge. l/100km) today.

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AUGUST 8, 2011

China wants to reward automakers for building fuel-efficient cars, but it's been forced to redefine the standards of an overly-successful incentive program. liters or less, and fuel economy of 34 mpg or. In June of 2010, the Chinese government launched a subsidy program for automakers building fuel-efficient cars.

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APRIL 19, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze EPA fuel-economy ratings beat those of all gasoline versions of the previous-generation model. The second-generation Cruze was unveiled last June, and shown in China before that, but is just now going on sale throughout the U.S.

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JULY 28, 2014

Brazil, Russia, India, and China (the BRIC nations) will represent the largest increases, as the percentage of global road transportation energy consumed by these nations is forecast to grow from 20% in 2014 to 36% in 2035. Fuel efficiency improvements are relatively easily integrated into mass-market vehicles.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

At the same time, energy efficiency gains and increased use of renewable energy sources and lower carbon fuels, such as natural gas, are expected to help reduce by half the carbon intensity of the global economy. On-road fuel economy varies significantly by region. LDV demand outside the OECD and China will grow about 50%.

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JULY 29, 2014

The optional 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with torque converter is likewise designed for maximum fuel economy. Sales development also remained positive in the United States and China. Sales in the US rose by 18% in the second quarter, to 7,200 units, and sales increased in China by 17% to 3,900 units. t GVW) segment.

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APRIL 19, 2011

TDI engines are not offered in China.). It meets all US emission limits and offers manufacturer estimates of 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. Fuel economy values are also improved up to 10% over prior 2.5L The optional 6-speed automatic offers manufacturer estimates of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway.

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