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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. 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. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. The new engine is fitted with an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) system. The exhaust gas heat recovery unit is attached at the outlet side of the catalytic converter.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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liter V8’s exhaust. To get to 60 mph in 2.5 What’s Next Still got the pipes GM has pledged to go all-electric, so taking the icon of the company and adding a battery is a first step. Since the Tesla Model S Plaid claims 0-60 mph in 1.99 The E-Ray’s wide body look is from the borrowed Zo6.It

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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Featuring a naturally aspirated CNG-fueled LS-7 GM Crate Engine built by Bob Santinoli with Riolo Racing engines and a 6-speed automatic transmission by TCI (with steering-mounted paddle shifters), the CNG Hot Rod delivers more than 600 bhp. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5

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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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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 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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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. The smaller of the two units is of 995cc displacement and produces 68 hp (50 kW) at 6,400 rpm, enough to power the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 15.5

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New Gen 6 Camaro lighter, leaner, faster, more efficient; base 2.0L, 4-cylinder entry-level engine

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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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