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DECEMBER 19, 2014

Shanghai GM launched the Chevrolet Sail 3 in Chengdu; the third-generation Sail had been unveiled last month at the Guangzhou Motor Show. Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) engineers developed the Sail 3. About 48,000 km of architecture tests, 350,000 km of powertrain tests, 640,000 km of exhaust tests and 2.8

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Standards GM Chevrolet Fuel Economy 199

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MAY 5, 2009

Internal GM testing of the new 2010 Equinox indicates that the front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4-liter liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating.

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

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APRIL 25, 2016

In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter GM has been working closely with Tula Technology; in 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM GMC 150

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JUNE 17, 2015

GM will premiere the new 1.4 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (48 mpg US) in the combined cycle (114 g/km CO 2 ). ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo and in the new Opel Astra at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA) in September. The new all-aluminum engine is the bigger brother of the recently introduced 1.0-liter,

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GM Oil Gasoline Engine 150

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JANUARY 14, 2013

GM staged the debut of the all-new, 7 th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05 inches to 2.75

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

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APRIL 2, 2015

The cylinder head also incorporates an integrated exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight—an attribute that contributes to increased vehicle efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance, for a more responsive driving experience. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

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APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. 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.

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 The new Malibu is also the quietest Chevrolet yet, according to GM. The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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liter V8’s exhaust. In case there was any question, Chevrolet didn’t even hint at any fuel economy improvement although some reports said the standard Vette’s city mpg might get a 1 mpg boost (but the 24 mpg highway numbers might suffer because of the added weight of the new battery and motor.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 81

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JANUARY 9, 2012

GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L

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Cadillac 2013 Engine GM 239

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JULY 28, 2015

Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7 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

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 —Jens Wartha, GM chief engineer. seconds—better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the US market, GM notes. l/100km) on the highway. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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JULY 5, 2017

When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. The mechanic also told him that upwards of 25% of the fuel is being diverted through the exhaust system to heat up the emissions, according to the filed complaint.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. l/100 km) highway.

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2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium 236

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MAY 17, 2015

Fifty years after the introduction of the first Chevrolet Camaro, GM unveiled the new sixth-generation. turbo will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration in less than six seconds and offer more than 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) on the highway (GM-estimated), making it the most fuel-efficient Camaro yet. An all-new 3.6L

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Engine EPA GM MPG 150

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AUGUST 27, 2016

The Colorado is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway when equipped with the diesel engine. The GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L45 is roughly the same size and weight as the 6L80 six-speed automatic it replaces. The engine is mated to the class-exclusive eight-speed automatic.

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Colorado 2017 Chevrolet Fuel Economy 150

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If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 85

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The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

—which GM says is more efficient, refined and powerful than its 2.4L GM expects the 2.5L GM expects the 2.5L engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 GM also expects the new engine to be one of the quietest and most refined engines in the segment. Chevrolet revealed more details about the new Ecotec 2.5L

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Engine Power Powered Oil 328

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It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 GM engineers are writing an SAE paper detailing the development process of the Gen5 engine combustion system. This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. Ready to go head-to-head.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

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APRIL 20, 2011

The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. Malibu ECO’s eAssist system is mated to a 2.4L

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km. The Chevrolet Spark. Click to enlarge. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. liter Spark requires 5.1

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2010 Engine Sale MPH 210

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MAY 23, 2021

Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. This is one area where GM is the industry leader and, after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

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MAY 16, 2011

The reduced complexity of the design of the new integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head ( bottom ) compared to the old ( top ). GM has combined the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting in the 2012 Camaro 3.6L Exhaust flow is 10% better than the previous V6. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Exhaust Economy GM 305

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The engine includes the GM TriPower system which has three distinct operating. liters/100 km (33 mpg US). Based on an optimized single-cylinder architecture design, the XT4’s all-new 2.0L It meets China’s National VI-B emissions standard. modes: four-cylinder performance mode; four-cylinder eco mode and two-cylinder super-eco mode.

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Cadillac GM SUV China 253

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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

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JUNE 24, 2013

The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Ferdinand Piëch—currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG—more than 10 years ago to produce a practical car that had a combined fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km (235 mpg). Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 19, 2009

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) introduced its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. Based on GM’s global mini-vehicle architecture, the Matiz Creative took 27 months to develop, with an investment of KRW 295 billion (US$236 million). L/100km, 40 mpg US). The Matiz Creative. Click to enlarge.

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GM Global Cars Engine 218

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JANUARY 5, 2010

GM India launched the Chevrolet Beat, the next offering from the 300 series after the Cruze, at a ceremony in India presided over by its President & Managing Director, Karl Slym. mpg US, 5.4 A lower displacement, 995cc version of the S-TEC engine is featured in the new Matiz Creative launched by GM Daewoo in August.

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India Chevrolet GM Global 236

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

l/100 km (59 mpg US ). Enabling technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection; an ultra-compact turbocharging system; continuously variable valve timing; and a lightweight aluminum construction with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold. As a result of this focus on refinement, the 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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Engine MPG Exhaust Gasoline 220

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The ActiveHybrid X6 is BMW’s first application of the two-mode transmission developed in partnership with GM and then-DaimlerChrysler, and offers approximately a 20% reduction in fuel consumption versus a comparable vehicle powered by a combustion engine alone, while at the same time offering an increase in driving dynamics.

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

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fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. The key to nudging close to that magic 30 mpg number, is setting the adaptive cruise control and letting it be. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined. The EPA has rated the Blazer AWD 3.6L

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 85

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MAY 28, 2021

with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. 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. In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 91

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JULY 27, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. The intake and exhaust cams can be phased up to 60 crankshaft degrees.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

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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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