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DECEMBER 11, 2015

General Motors’ Arlington, Texas, Assembly plant will soon be able to build up to 125,000 trucks a year using wind power. GM signed a power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables North America, a fully owned subsidiary of EDP Renovaveis, for its first US wind power: 30 MW of energy from the planned 250 MW Hidalgo Wind Farm in Edinburg, Texas.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. CNG vehicles typically have 20% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline-powered cars, according to the California Air Resources Board.

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Chevrolet Gasoline GM Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

A 1966 article in ACS’ Chemical & Engineering News described a General Motors press conference at which the automaker outlined research work being done on non-gasoline-based automotive power sources, with a heavy emphasis on the electrical. Electrovan—a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell-powered GMC van. 24, page 55).

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MARCH 24, 2021

Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans. Earlier post.).

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Los Angeles Isuzu Colorado Ford 545

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Opel revealed more details about its new mid-size gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption have been cut by 13% compared to the predecessor engine, while peak torque and peak power have been increased by up to 33%. SIDI engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The all-new 1.6-liter,

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Power 350

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JANUARY 16, 2018

The report also identified a number of contributory trends, including: Fuel economy continues to increase while weight and power have leveled off. Vehicle weight and power are two important design parameters that help determine a vehicle’s CO 2 emissions and fuel economy. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2023

GM’s first gas cellular utility was once within the 1966 Electrovan thought. GM retrofitted greater than 100 Chevrolet Equinox compact crossovers with a gas cellular machine in 2007 sooner than discontinuing the fashion in 2015. There are simply 57 fueling stations nationally, in step with the Segment of Power. this month.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Early this year GM laid out an enticing price of $30,000 for its 2024 Chevy Equinox EV fully electric compact crossover due in fall 2023. On Thursday GM confirmed it’s planning to keep to that initial price and timeline, and it revealed much more about this upcoming EV.

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MAY 7, 2014

million km) of hydrogen-powered, real-world driving. By GM’s estimate, using hydrogen to power these vehicles, the fleet has avoided 157,894 gallons of gasoline consumption. This specially equipped fleet of Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles are part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, which launched in 2007.

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JUNE 15, 2015

General Motors and Isuzu Motors reached an agreement on a US commercial vehicle collaboration, allowing Isuzu to strengthen its product lineup and GM to expand its commercial vehicle portfolio. Isuzu will produce low cab forward (LCF) models for GM, based off of the Isuzu N-Series. turbo-diesel engines, depending on the model.

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Isuzu GM Commercial Charlotte 150

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MARCH 17, 2017

will offer a new aftermarket gaseous fuels-prepped cylinder head package for GM 6.0L The new CDP cylinder head will be available for the popular GM engines that have been, or are slated to be, converted to a gaseous alternative fuel engine. CDP Technologies, the OEM sales division of Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.,

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APRIL 12, 2022

As the world’s largest power unit manufacturer with annual sales of approximately 30 million units of mobility products including motorcycles, automobiles, power products, outboard motors and aircraft, Honda says that it aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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AUGUST 26, 2016

In Shanghai, GM Executive Director for Electrification Larry Nitz outlined the company’s short-term electrification roadmap for China. GM’s full hybrid electric system debuting on the Malibu XL Hybrid and LaCrosse Hybrid is driven by a new direct-injected 1.8L kWh high-performance lithium-ion battery pack. 100 km (50 mpg US).

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MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi. liter gasoline engine.

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Rüsselsheim already had global responsibility for engine development when we were still part of GM.

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. GM, said Akerson, is doing a much better job optimizing mass efficiency. More efficient gasoline engines.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2023

GM will start development electrical pickups at Orion Meeting in Michigan then manufacturing of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV ends this pace. GM is development the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT5 and XT6 crossovers at the side of the electrical Cadillac Lyriq midsize crossover in the similar meeting plant complicated.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2023

GM will start development electrical pickups at Orion Meeting in Michigan then manufacturing of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV ends this hour. GM is development the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT5 and XT6 crossovers in conjunction with the electrical Cadillac Lyriq midsize crossover in the similar meeting plant advanced.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

GM expects that the North American introduction of a 2.0L General Motors sold more than half a million diesel-powered cars across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America last year, including 33,000 Cruzes. Historically, diesel cars have sold strongly in Europe, where the fuel is less expensive than highly taxed gasoline.

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Diesel GM Market 2013 290

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi. kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist). liter gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. The 2011 Buick Regal. Click to enlarge.

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Buick 2011 Gasoline GM 210

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The coming Chevrolet Cruze diesel engine for the US market ( earlier post ) will leverage GM’s global powertrain expertise. GM sold more than half a million diesel-powered cars across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America last year, including 33,000 Cruzes.

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Italy Diesel GM Engine 220

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

GM says that it has tested the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank in the 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala ( earlier post ) under normal and extreme conditions, exceeding both federal requirements and CNG industry guidelines. For example: The Bi-fuel Impala is subjected to six crash tests at GM’s Milford Proving Ground. Click to enlarge.

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GM Fuel F-150 Chevrolet 210

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Icom’s EPA certifications now cover approximately three million vehicles, primarily Ford and GM fleet vehicles. The company soon expects to receive additional certifications for Ford, GM and Dodge vehicles. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2010

An electric car that uses an on-board gasoline range-extender engine to generate power for the batteries--OK, we can get behind that. An electric vehicle that runs purely on gasoline at high speeds? But that may be exactly what GM will do to the Chevrolet Volt (or Opel/Vauxhall Ampera as it's sold in Europe.

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Volt Gasoline GM Engine 70

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JUNE 17, 2014

Additionally, based on a GM study of more than 300 Volts in service in California for more than 30 months, many owners are exceeding the EPA-rated label of 35 miles of EV range per full charge, with about 15% surpassing 40 miles of range. The Volt continues to attract new buyers to Chevrolet with 69% of Volt buyers new to GM.

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Volt Chevrolet Miles Idaho 285

Green Car Congress

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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MARCH 25, 2015

GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system. engine with start/stop. Engine and Drive Unit.

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MAY 29, 2010

The Aveo CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle with a full-size gasoline tank. The running cost of the CNG Aveo is approximately 54% lower than a similar vehicle powered by gasoline and 25% lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel, according to GM. liter VGIS (Variable Geometry Intake System) gasoline engine.

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Chevrolet India GM Kits 218

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. A twin-scroll turbocharger generates up to 20 pounds of boost, helping the engine optimize power delivery across the rpm band. Click to enlarge.

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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 proprietary computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis techniques were used to develop an all-new combustion system with a higher compression ratio, which also helped boost efficiency. Engineers also tuned the 2.5L

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2010

Update: we've interviewed Rob Peterson, GM's electric vehicles, batteries, and hybrids communications guru, on the matter and found that there may not be much behind the report. An electric car that uses an on-board gasoline range-extender engine to generate power for the batteries--OK, we can get.

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Gasoline GM Engine Power 60

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 2, 2013

GM and Honda plan to work together with stakeholders to further advance hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which is critical for the long-term viability and consumer acceptance of fuel cell vehicles. GM and Honda are both leaders in fuel cell technology, with longstanding fuel cell research and development programs. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

I predict a child born today will probably drive in a gasoline-powered car about as often as you would drive in a car with a stick shift now,” the former late-night TV show legend said. Unfortunately, the Bolt EV has been subjected to several recalls from GM over faulty battery cells that have caused fires.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 3, 2021

GM plans to invest $1 billion to manufacture electric vehicles in Mexico. Currently, gasoline-powered Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Blazer models and engines and transmissions are built in the facility. GM plans to invest $1 billion.

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Mexico GM Electric Vehicles Manufacturer 59

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AUGUST 22, 2014

Shanghai GM officially launched the new generation Chevrolet Cruze midsize performance sedan in Shenzhen. mid-mounted naturally aspirated gasoline engines. mid-mounted naturally aspirated gasoline engines. GM says that it is the only vehicle in its class with active park assist, which takes the worry out of parking.

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