Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

General Motors and its joint ventures set a new August sales mark in China, with sales rising 7.3% Ford China also posted its highest-ever August sales, with 48,631 wholesale units sold, up 39% from last year. All three of GM’s key manufacturing joint ventures set sales records for the month. Buick sales in China were up 2.8%

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

General Motors hosted the 2013 GM China Tech Day at the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai from 9-12 December. GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. It is also testing chassis components, gear shifts, tires and wheel components.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Fossil fuel car emissions contribute to greenhouse gas emissions around the globe. metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, assuming the fuel economy of the cars is about 22.0 Some OEMs have committed to ending fossil fuel vehicle production at the COP26 summit, taking a proactive approach toward mitigating climate change.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2012

The GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai announced that its micro-foundry and formability lab has successfully completed the initial low-pressure casting of a magnesium part, marking a milestone in lightweight automotive materials research. —John Du, Director of the GM China Science Lab.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2014

Shanghai GM officially launched the new generation Chevrolet Cruze midsize performance sedan in Shenzhen. Priced between RMB 109,900 and RMB 169,900 (US$17,870 and US$27,626), the new Cruze is offered in China in seven variants with a choice of segment-first 1.4L The engines offer peak fuel economy of only 5.9

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

Shanghai GM previewed the all-new Buick Envision, announcing its Chinese name as “Ang Ke Wei” (???); the new high-end midsize SUV will go on sale across China later this year. It includes stop/start technology, for better fuel economy. Envision is equipped with a 2.0T Envision is equipped with a 2.0T

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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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

In 2019, GM killed the Chevy Volt, its popular plug-in hybrid vehicle and announced plans to focus on all-electric vehicles. Now, CEO Mary Barra is even announcing that GM plans to bring back plug-in hybrid options. Let me be clear, GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

Its prioritized pure electric driving mode is rated in China as providing 116 kilometers (72 miles) of range. The Velite 5 is the first hybrid vehicle manufactured in China with fuel consumption below 1.0 Its average fuel economy performance is as low as 0.9 liter/100 kilometers. liter/100 kilometers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

Over the next five years, GM will introduce more than 60 new models and major product upgrades. Electrification has become the overriding trend of the global automotive industry for reducing its century-long dependence on petroleum, according to Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of GM China.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) and GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint venture in Shanghai received the Material Technology Innovation Award for the research and development of an innovative magnesium-intensive decklid. —Jeff Wang, Manager of Advanced Materials at the GM China Science Lab.

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Green Car Congress

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 In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2015

General Motors and its joint ventures sold a record 3,539,970 vehicles in China in 2014, an average of one vehicle every 9 seconds and almost 9,700 vehicles each day. GM’s sales were up 12.0% GM performed well ahead of the overall industry in China, which was up an estimated 7.5% Domestic sales by Shanghai GM rose 13.1%

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Green Car Congress

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. liter turbo 4-cylinder gas engine to offer estimated fuel efficiency of approximately 2.0L ELR is not offered in the Chinese market.).

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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. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. Two of GM’s joint ventures, Shanghai GM and SAIC-GM-Wuling, are displaying more than 30 vehicles from the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and Baojun brands.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

The LaCrosse is a popular member of the Buick family in China. By comparison, GM delivered 35,298 units of the LaCrosse in the US from January through the end of July 2011.). At the heart of the LaCrosse eAssist is a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15kW motor-generator unit, which help increase fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2014

Featured in a range of 2015 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, BorgWarner’s mini direct-acting VFS enables improved fuel economy and shift feel. Applications exist in every major global market, including the Americas, Europe, China and South Korea.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2018

Ford releases fuel economy numbers for the new diesel F-150, the Mazda CX-5 diesel is finally certified for sale in California, and a new plug-in hybrid for China signals a new approach to plug-ins for GM. Electric car chargers will soon be able to get a fast charge with a quart of milk at Walmarts across the country.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Advanced Powertrains. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2010

When combined, these technologies can provide up to a 20% improvement in CO 2 emissions, compared to engines and automatic transmissions in production in China today. Its compact, lightweight design combines direct injection and turbocharging, providing customers fuel efficiency and performance. liters to 1.5 —Tom Stephens.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

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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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

General Motors will develop an all-new global family of small-displacement Ecotec gasoline engines over the next several years that will deliver improved fuel economy, higher quality, better performance and reduced CO 2 emissions. —Jim Federico, vehicle line executive for GM global small cars and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2016

Today, the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car is the subject of a lawsuit, General Motors is expected to compensate owners who bough large crossover SUVs with inaccurate window-sticker fuel-economy ratings, and Gasoline demand is on the rise in the U.S., China, and India. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

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. GM estimates that the engine will be SAE-certified at more than 190 hp (141 kW) and 180 lb-ft of torque (245 N·m).

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2013 Engine China Chevrolet 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2009

The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was developed in China by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), with global design input. Extending fuel cutoff during deceleration. Tags: China Hybrids.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 11, 2008

E ven as the President of Honda says he doesn't think that Plug-ins make sense, a new car company in China announces their plans to build one and Hyundai says it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car. China's Plucky Plug-In Hybrid BYD's car hits the stage at the Detroit auto show—but will it really be ready to roll this summer?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

General Motors China held an electrification workshop in Shanghai to showcase its new energy vehicles and advanced powertrains. The workshop also highlighted GM China’s long-term vehicle electrification strategy. GM China will hold similar electrification workshops in Beijing and Guangzhou. It consumes 5.2

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

—Rudolph Schlais, Chairman of ASL Partners and founding Chairman of Shanghai GM. Based on its research and testing, Fallbrook believes that CVADs have significant potential as a “clean” technology, because improved accessory performance can result in improved fuel economy.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

It is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that has been developed in China by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre as part of a design and engineering joint venture with both General Motors and the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. How GM hopes to recover.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2017

Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T Ecotec engines and a nine-speed transmission in new or refreshed models launched in China this year. They have a compact design, low fuel consumption and high performance, along with reduced noise and vibration.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

escalation in fuel prices; a steep rise in raw materials costs; or a slowdown in the rate of secular demand growth in key developing markets, particularly China. Achieving the required improvements in fuel economy and tailpipe emissions will necessitate. Fitch expects light vehicle sales in the US to total 13.2

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Bolstered by production in China for that key market, soon to be augmented by new plants in Austin, Texas, and Germany, Tesla does not appear to be looking back, but if it did would continue to see other automakers in its rearview mirror. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Open the door and sit down.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) The cells for the CPI-produced packs and cells to go directly to GM will come from Korea.

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