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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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The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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An example of that was DOE’s ATVM Loan Program, the mission of which was to provide loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above the fuel economy levels for 2005. Sodium batteries. These initiatives, which obligated more than $1.3 through 2012. Number of obligations.