Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

According to the report, future growth in auto aluminum usage will be primarily driven by these and other applications being converted from steel. The survey also looked at average aluminum content by North American automakers, declaring General Motors the content leader at 366 pounds (166 kg) per vehicle. Ducker Worldwide.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new, General Motors-developed Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed is paired with the available 2.0L Turbo engine in the Malibu, contributing to an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway (7.12 For precise and smooth shifts, a specific strategy is used in the selection of the gearsets, clutches and torque converter. Sixth: 1.45.

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2017 2018 Available Diesel 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Related stories you might enjoy: How Long Will It Take To Convert The U.S. We also feature those that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Fleet To Electric?

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

The sacrifice will be a bit less fuel economy off the EPA rating of 19 mpg city/28 highway/22 combined (the four-cylinder engine clocks in at 23/32/26; AWD versions take off about one mpg). mpg, with 180 miles on an all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in Tour, we averaged 31.2 Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG). What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place. The same basic principle was used by the VIA powertrain, and would electrify current General Motors vehicles.

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Silverado 2014 Gasoline-Electric PHEV 91

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2013

General Motors’ $131-million investment in technology at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, such as the first production use of a GM-patented process allowing aluminum to be spot welded to aluminum ( earlier post ), is producing the strongest and most precisely built Corvette in its six-decade history. l/100 km), and 29 mpg (8.1

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2014 Manufacturer Fuel Economy MPG 262

Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000. The company behind the Emily GT EV , engineered by a braintrust of former Saab engineers, might build it in Italy, as part of a whole electric vehicle family with other body styles including a wagon, coupe, and convertible.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 26, 2006

By comparison, conventional hybrids must rely on gasoline-powered engines to recharge their batteries and get between 40 and 60 mpg. Then the students replaced the Explorer's big gasoline engine with a fuel-sipper taken from a General Motors Corp. Saturn and a 200-horsepower electric motor.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Plug Recharge 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2013

liters per 100km (50 mpg US). Also on board: oxidation catalytic converter, diesel particle filter and NO x adsorber catalyst. The fifth generation Haldex coupling was developed to meet future market requirements on weight, cost and fuel consumption. The Golf 1.6 liters per 100km (52.3 The Golf 2.0 The new model consumes 0.8

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Fuel Exhaust Diesel Land Rover 255

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

The eight speed ratios are generated using four simple planetary gearsets; two brake clutches; and three rotating clutches. The resultant on-axis transmission architecture utilizes a squashed torque converter; an off-axis pump; and four close-coupled gearsets. l/100 km) EPA highway estimate—a 3.5% axle ratio.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. There are also two choices for the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Better than ever.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

When coasting or coming to a stop, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy, and then is stored in the battery. For even more efficiency, the Bolt EUV has One Pedal Driving and Regen On Demand , where the car is slowed or even brought to a complete stop by the motor.

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Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 102

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 A variable-flow oiling system helps maximize fuel efficiency, contributing to GM’s estimated 40 mpg highway. coefficient of drag – an attribute that contributes directly to the 40 mpg highway fuel economy.

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. The company launched last month at Green Motors in Berkeley, California. They convert Toyota Prius hybrids into mostly electric vehicles that get 100 to 150 miles per gallon. mpg on what was mostly a freeway excursion.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Rated at an SAE-certified 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 430 lb-ft of torque (583 N·m ), it is the most powerful V-6 ever from General Motors. GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The new Cascada mid-size convertible is the first Opel model available with the new engine. mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km. CDTI’s engine control unit, developed in-house by General Motors. Compared to the current 2.0 l/100 km (57.4 l/100 km (58.8

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. 10/31/07 [General Motors Corp. Establishing dealer network. Newsweek ).

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think has even shown a convertible prototype. A car that gets 60 mpg still burns 17 gallons of gas every 1,000 miles versus a car that gets 21 mpg using E85 (my Chevy Impala) that burns 7.1 Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors. The transplant car companies….aren’t

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To date, two manufacturers — Tesla and General Motors — saw the tax credit phaseout completely. The credit is not available for Tesla vehicles acquired after December 31, 2019 and General Motors EV purchased after March 31, 2020. Option to Convert the Tax Credit to a Time of Purchase Rebate.

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Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116