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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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2017

Over the past three years, GM and Honda have been collaborating on next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, aiming at commercialization in the 2020 time frame. Next-generation fuel cell stack co-developed by Honda and GM. GM and Honda rank No. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Honda GM Michigan Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. Nevertheless, emission mandates are coaxing OEMs to employ fuel-efficient technologies such as gasoline direct injection, which in turn will drive the need for complementary after-treatment systems like GPFs.

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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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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list , between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV.

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Hummer GMC Environment Gas 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

Shell has introduced Nitrogen Enriched Gasoline in all three grades. Gunk (carbon deposit) formation on injectors can reduce fuel flow and fuel economy. Shell scientists used dual fuel engines to conduct head-to-head comparisons with other lower-quality gasolines. Shell dual-fuel testing. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2011

The vans get gasoline-equivalent fuel economy of 11 mpg city and 16 mpg highway. to 23 gasoline-equivalent gallons. Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana CNG storage tanks. Click to enlarge. Fuel tank capacity ranges from 15.8 The CNG option is available for order on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 2500 and 3500 Cargo vans.

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Chevrolet Fleet GMC MPG 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

GM has produced more than 5 million flex-fuel models over the last 15 years, and has a goal of offering more than 50% of its production in flex-fuel models by the end of 2012. Estimated EPA fuel economy numbers for the new turbo running on gasoline are 20 mpg city/32 hwy mpg (manual) and 18 mpg city/28 mpg hwy (automatic).

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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MAY 14, 2014

Our successful working relationship with LG Chem has allowed us to deliver a new battery system for the Spark EV that helps us to better leverage our economies of scale. —Larry Nitz, executive director of GM global transmission and electrification engineering. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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2015 Chevrolet Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The GM Cutaway G4500 will be the basis for the Collins LPI Type A buses. CleanFUEL USA is a leader in the development of Liquid Propane Injection and the only company that will currently offer an EPA- and CARB-certified system on the GM 6.0L gasoline engine cutaway chassis. Click to enlarge. the Collins Super Bantam).

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USA Corporation Tax Credit Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2009

Growth Energy , a new advocacy group promoting ethanol and biofuels, has submitted , on behalf of 52 US ethanol manufacturers, a request for a “green jobs” waiver allowing an increase in the ethanol blend limit from 10% (E10) up to 15% (E15) to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). billion into the US economy annually.

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EPA Energy 2008 GM 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

The effectiveness of any such variable mechanism is linked to the quality of its controls; GM’s engineering team spent a great deal of effort calibrating the actuator precisely to open and close the valves for optimal performance. Cruze’s diesel offers a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway (5.1 Diesel Engines'

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2012

GM has released details of the 2013 Buick Encore's official EPA fuel economy. liter, turbocharged gasoline engine. Set to become one of the most efficient cars in its class, the Encore will managed a combined 28 mpg, with 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway from its 1.4-liter,

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Buick MPG 2013 Fuel Economy 79

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2016

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. The engine, mated to a six-speed automatic, is rated at an estimated 260 hp (195 kW) on gasoline and 230 horsepower (172 kW) on CNG.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

engine, featuring the debut of a new advanced variable valvetrain technology—Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC, earlier post )—and improved fuel economy. The EPA estimated fuel economy for the 2014 Impala with the new 2.5L What they will notice is a fuel economy improvement of up to one mile per gallon.

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Refiners would continue to produce two high volume products in the gasoline boiling range: the Exx BOB (Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending) would have a low octane requirement (e.g., Gasoline or E10 BOB would be premium-grade fuel for total coverage of legacy fleet. RON ~85), and be inexpensive for refiners to produce.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

—which GM says is more efficient, refined and powerful than its 2.4L GM expects the 2.5L L/100km) (final fuel economy numbers are pending). GM expects the 2.5L L/100km) (final fuel economy numbers are pending). engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 The current MY2012 Malibu with 2.4L

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Engine Power Powered Oil 328

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

In the paper, the GM team broke down CO 2 and fuel consumption reduction potentials into several categories: The introduction of E-REVs and PHEVs to existing grids, displacing petroleum use; The influence of charging availability and consumer behavior on CO 2 reduction; Changes in power grid mix as well as vehicle stock; and.

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PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is. The heart of the truck.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. Three Models.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge. The Malibu turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. L/100 km) on the highway. 1 compression ratio. 1 compression ratio.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. EPA labels are a yardstick for customers to compare a vehicles’ fuel efficiency. GM CEO Fritz Henderson.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The EPA gives this all-electric car ratings of 96 MPGe city/88 highway/92 combined (where MPGe is Miles per Gallon equivalent that measures how far the car will travel on the electric energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline/33.7 Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas. kilowatt-hours).

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

GM is estimating that the new rules could result in manufacturers paying $100-300 billion in emission fines between 2027 and 2031. According to Reuters , GM executive David Strickland met with White House Office of Management and Budget officials on July 17th to discuss the matter.

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Auto Industry GM Industrial Industry 97

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with the new base 6.2-liter Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

direct injection, spark ignition V6 gasoline engine, while requiring no more space than a conventional six-speed automatic transaxle. GM Developing Additional Full Hybrid System for Smaller Vehicles. Nitz also said that the next-generation GM Hybrid System was “ aligned with Honda’s perspective ” on cost-effectiveness and performance.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The best fuel economy comes from the Blazer FWD with the 2.0L turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. The optional 3.6-liter

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 88

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? org EV1 Club Home page [link] Original GM web site (circa Gen II model) www.evchargernews.com Owner's experience driving a RA4 EV www.prossen.com/ev RAV4 EV original TV ad www.a52.com New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol.

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

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JANUARY 12, 2015

GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). Volt owners complete more than 80 percent of their trips without using a drop of gasoline and they tell us they love the electric driving experience. GM will be detailing the new power flow in a coming SAE paper, Farah said.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

They know it will take a little bit longer than a gasoline car because your gasoline stop. Like gasoline cars, the EPA range rating, which is sort of the one that everybody quotes, has two parts. And the estimate was that about 80 percent of all the miles covered by Volt came from grid power, not from gasoline.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

They know it will take a little bit longer than a gasoline car because your gasoline stop. Like gasoline cars, the EPA range rating, which is sort of the one that everybody quotes, has two parts. And the estimate was that about 80 percent of all the miles covered by Volt came from grid power, not from gasoline.

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Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 93

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. 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. Propulsion Choices.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The EPA rates the Bolt at 131 mpge city/109 highway and a combined 120. It also estimates driving the Bolt over five years will save at least $3,750 on gasoline. This, along with all the other maintenance you will never have to do, is a real money saver versus a gasoline powered car. Sounds pretty good!

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 77