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Opel to debut new engine with sub-100g/km CO2 emissions

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The Opel/Vauxhall Adam (pictured) is set to benefit from a new 1.0litre engine that will bring its statistics to emissions below 100g/km and fuel economy to 59mpg. It is capable of generating 30 per cent more to[.]. Latest News Green cars Vauxhall General Motors'

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Chevrolet reveals Sonic fuel economy details

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The 2012 version of the Chevrolet Sonic (known in some markets at the Chevrolet Aveo) will boast fuel economy of 40mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city, resulting in a combined fuel economy total of 33mpg. Its statistics will make it one of the most fuel efficient small cars in the North American [.].

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32.5M hours of supercomputer time to aid GM, Ford engine projects with Oak Ridge Lab

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As part of its 2014 ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge ( ALCC ) awards of processor time (totaling more than 3 billion processor hours), the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has awarded 15 million hours on Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) Titan supercomputer to a project led by General Motors, and 17.5

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Cash for clunkers: a summary

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According to official statistics, 84 per cent of consumers traded in trucks and 59 per cent purchased passenger cars. The average fuel economy of the vehicles being traded in was just 15.8mpg, but the average of those being bought was 24.9mpg - that’s an improvement of 58 per cent. per cent; followed by General Motors (GM) at 17.6

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). The Energy Department test program also showed that 10% engine leakdown is not a reliable indicator of vehicle performance.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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With General Motors and Chrysler also showing signs of modest improvement, all looked rosy. per cent in July suggesting that American consumers are still nervous about their jobs and the economy. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper. A money saving scheme that’s proving costly.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Active standards work. Click to enlarge.

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