Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Nat G CNG Solutions has delivered the first natural gas half-ton pickup trucks with General Motors’ 5.3-liter liter direct injection engine. The DuraDrive DI system is a completely redesigned system using Tier 1 OEM tested components engineered to accommodate the unique operating characteristics of the direct injection engine.

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Texas Gas San Antonio GM 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T dual injection engines that are being launched in China. The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. The new engines are leaders in performance and efficiency.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Buick 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) and 35 mpg highway.

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MPG 2012 Fuel Economy Chevrolet 262

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

General Motors has released gas-mileage ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks equipped with the base four-cylinder gasoline engine. liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission will return an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway).

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Colorado GMC MPG 2015 133

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. With the same dimensions as its siblings powered by traditional internal combustion engines and a 3,050-millimeter wheelbase, the Rong Guang EV offers 5.1

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Minivan Chevrolet China Buick 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

General Motors will invest $109 million in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Mich., to support engine production for current and future fuel-efficient small cars produced for the US market. liter engine capacity. Bay City’s investment of $25 million is for connecting rods and camshafts used in the engine.

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GM Engine Chevrolet General Motors 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

The new 2014 Chevrolet Impala offers as one of its three engine options a four-cylinder Ecotec 2.5L engine, featuring the debut of a new advanced variable valvetrain technology—Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC, earlier post )—and improved fuel economy. engine is 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (11.2

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors, will introduce an extended range electric (eREV) Pickup Truck, SUV and Van from VIA Motors, in a press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 10 January. —Bob Lutz.

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Detroit SUV Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2018

In addition to hybrid electric F-250s, XL also offers hybrid electric (HEV) systems for Ford Transit vans, General Motors vans and cutaways, and Ford E-Series cutaways. XL introduced its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) system for Ford F-150s last year, highlighting an MPG gain of 50% and CO 2 reduction of 33%.

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California Ford North America Fleet 260

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup twins, fitted with the newly-available Duramax four-cylinder diesel engine, are now the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks sold in the U.S.

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Colorado GMC MPG 2016 60

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2016

DSF—a software-enabled powertrain technology that integrates advanced digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls—reduces the pumping losses while improving the combustion stability in spark ignition engines. mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM GMC 150

Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2012

The eAssist system may have entered production less than a year ago, but General Motors is clearly making a big bet on the mild hybrid system to help its Buick brand meet rising fuel economy regulations. liter engine in the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, the eAssist system was optional on the smaller 2012 Buick Regal. Now, for.

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Buick Engine Hybrid 2013 92

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

General Motors has released the first fuel-economy information for its new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks. That engine produces 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of.' So far, however, it includes EPA fuel-economy estimates only for models equipped with the 3.6-liter

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Colorado GMC 2015 Fuel Economy 123

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Toyota and Honda didn't have much to fear from the Vue Green Line's hybrid technology, but it did benefit from regenerative braking and delivered a pretty good 23 city/29 highway miles per gallon (versus 19/25 mpg for the base Vue with 2.2-liter liter engine and automatic).

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 92

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2014

liter V6 engine, and customers also can choose from an available 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8 liter V10 premium gas engine. liter V8 standard gas engine. liter EcoBoost or 3.2-liter

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Fuel Economy 2015 Ford Economy 218

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports, we''ve got photos of the new--and rather nice-looking--2014 Mazda 3 sedan, news about the future of coal for generating electricity, and a look at General Motors repeating history with its newest hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Coal MPG Mazda Volt 80

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 mpg US, or from 18.1 mpg US to 29.8 mpg US, or 9.5 l/100km to 10.9 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 311

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. liter V6 rated at 304 hp, with an EPA rating of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (14.7

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. liter V6 rated at 304 hp, with an EPA rating of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (14.7

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ), and General Motors Co. GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC ( earlier post ). have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship.

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Bright Automotive GM PHEV General Motors 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference. Coupled with a 1.6L

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GM GMC Silverado Chevrolet 150

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2013

General Motors is cancelling the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco mild hybrid sedan because the base model gets the same EPA-rated gas mileage, Fox News reports. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and start-stop system, the base 2014 Malibu offers the same fuel efficiency as the hybrid, but for.' This shouldn''t be that surprising.

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2014 Chevrolet Hybrid MPG 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

mpg US (13.5 Factors related to vehicle maintenance that impact fuel economy include engine tuning, tire selection and maintenance, and weight of engine oil. Out-of-tune engine. Improper engine oil. mpg in actual fuel economy (a reduction of 45%) as a result of disregarding all eco-driving practices.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel North America 252

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

DECEMBER 15, 2011

The 15 kW motor generator is only slightly larger than current alternators, which, for this segment, would be about 2 kW. General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy GM 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2 The motor generator is liquid-cooled.

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Congress Buick 2013 GM 247

Teslarati

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Naturally, Tesla is the leader since it doesn’t produce any vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE), and as a result, there are no tailpipes. General Motors and Ford followed Stellantis. Tesla was followed by a close grouping of Subaru, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, and Honda.

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Fuel Economy CO2 Economy EPA 114

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

General Motors' venture capital arm GM Ventures has invested for the second time in Proterra Inc, an electric bus maker. The Greenville, South Carolina company makes the EcoRide, a battery-electric bus that achieves the equivalent of 24 mpg in a diesel-engined bus.

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South Carolina GM General Motors MPG 106

Green Car Reports

MARCH 4, 2010

than General Motors last month. liter V-6 engine has been rated at 19 mpg city, 31 mpg highway by the EPA is a remarkable achievement. Ford's on a roll lately, selling more cars in the U.S. And it's vowed to achieve best-in-class fuel economy numbers for every new model it launches.

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MPG 2011 Ford Fuel Economy 64

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2011

Diesel engine technology has come along in leaps and bounds over the past two decades and the best of today's diesel vehicles easily offer a compromise between performance and economy to best equivalent gasoline vehicles. General Motors thinks that U.S. Diesels: Dirty and slow, right? Only if you've never left the 1980s.

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Diesel MPH 2013 Chevrolet 93

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2018

Sophisticated engine-control algorithms under the hood of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck, which make the truck's V-8 engines more efficient, came from work done by a company GM bought in 2012. It looks like GM's investment arm, GM Ventures, has borne some real-world, fuel-saving fruit.

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Silverado 2019 MPG GM 99

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) With 369 lb-ft of torque (500 N·m) generated by the all-new 2.8L gasoline engine and automatic transmission). With 369 lb-ft of torque (500 N·m) generated by the all-new 2.8L l/100 km) highway with 2.5L

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. It did not disappoint.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. Not enough can be said about how excellent the General Motors 3.0L liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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Buick Li-ion Plug-in GM 210