Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

GM China held three “Consumer Fuel-Saving Challenge” events this year in which a small group of owners of specified models drove a defined route to find out who could achieve the best fuel efficiency. liters per 100 kilometers (56 mpg US ). liter P-TEC DVVT engine generates 82 kW (110 hp) of power and 146.5 liter and 1.8-liter

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JULY 9, 2013

The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 l/100 km) in the city, and 29 mpg (8.1 The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Earlier post.).

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MPG EPA 2014 Fuel Economy 239

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JANUARY 16, 2018

mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. The report also identified a number of contributory trends, including: Fuel economy continues to increase while weight and power have leveled off.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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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APRIL 18, 2013

GM announced that the new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel ( earlier post ) delivers an EPA-estimated 46 mpg US (5.1 GM is strongly positioning the Cruze Diesel against the VW Jetta TDI automatic. l/100 km) on the highway—better than any non-hybrid passenger car in the US.

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EPA MPG Diesel Chevrolet 231

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L turbo-diesel engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. The Vette’s usual 495 hp V8 directs its power to the rear wheels. To get to 60 mph in 2.5

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 83

Green Car Reports

MARCH 12, 2022

Which automaker is testing high-power wireless charging? And what was the surprising conclusion of research assessing solid-state cell safety? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 11, 2022.

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MPG Charging Green Cars GM 145

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APRIL 1, 2013

EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 Power (hp). Source: GM, Ford, Model Year 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Guide. Fuel economy. Torque (lb-ft).

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

The Envision is available for the first time with GM’s new nine-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, which has applied more than 60 GM patented technologies. The engine has maximum power of 191 kW and increased torque of 400 N·m. Buick has sold more than 9 million vehicles in China since its introduction by SAIC-GM in 1998.

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Buick 2018 GM China 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Cruze’s engineers focused on aerodynamic performance (with some improvements derivative of GM’s work with the Volt), mass optimization and powertrain enhancements.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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APRIL 2, 2015

The 2016 Spark is powered by an all-new 1.4L engine that is part of GM’s new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88 It offers an estimated 98 horsepower (73 kW)—a 16% increase over the current model. l/100 km) highway. Enhanced safety.

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2016

SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. L/100 km (138 mpg US)—the best in its segment. Top: The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In has adopted industry-leading Power Split technology. SIDI turbocharged engine.

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Cadillac Plug-in GM Plug 150

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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. The Sail 3 presents a new powertrain lineup that boosts power by 10-20% compared to the earlier model. VVT engine offers maximum power of 76 kW (102 hp) and peak torque of 127 N·m (94 lb-ft).

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Standards GM Chevrolet Fuel Economy 199

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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

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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 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L When open, these valves increase engine performance and produce a more powerful exhaust note. 2014 Corvette Stingray.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L Electric power steering is standard.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 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. Conlon et al.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Green Car Congress

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). base model.

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Green Car Congress

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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year. engine generates maximum power of 92 kW/170 N·m, while the 1.3T

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Buick 170

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MAY 20, 2015

will supply 5,000 W/kg high power density prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for the new MY 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ). Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Shanghai GM today introduced the Chevrolet New Sail sedan, the first passenger car created in China by a Sino-foreign joint venture. The new small car was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. L/100 km (41 mpg US). It also generates power of 53.1

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GM Chevrolet Cars MPG 199

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

The Baojun 630, the first model from SAIC-GM-Wuling’s (SGMW’s) new Baojun passenger car brand, began its national launch tour today in Chengdu. Baojun is one of four brands being offered by GM’s joint venture partnerships with SAIC in China, joining Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac. The Baojun 630 is equipped with a 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

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 An electric fan cools the power pack, drawing air from a vent located in the package tray, behind the rear seat.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 Elio is planning to produce the car at a former GM plant in Shreveport, LA, if it can raise sufficient funds. l/100 km) in the city.

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Motor Motors Motoring MPG 287

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

GM is revealing the 2011 Buick Regal sport sedan to customers in the Los Angeles area today. Estimated 30 mpg US (7.8 and 29 mpg US (8.1 turbo offers on-demand power comparable to a V-6, but the inherent efficiency of a four-cylinder. To ensure responsive power across the rpm range, the 2.0L The 2011 Buick Regal.

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Buick 2011 Gasoline GM 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2011

GM has expanded the offering of ecoFLEX technologies throughout the Opel passenger car portfolio, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions, along with some gains in output and torque. liters diesel per 100 km (64 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km, thus making it the cleanest, most economical Astra. liters (49 mpg US).

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2012 GM MPG Gasoline-Electric 186

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved.

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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. L/100km) (final fuel economy numbers are pending).

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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 four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit, slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit, powers the Malibu Hybrid. Earlier post.) l/100 km) highway.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

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APRIL 5, 2009

GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 City fuel economy is estimated to be 21 mpg US (11.2

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GMC New York 2010 Yukon 150

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41 L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41 Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

Honda last year withdrew from a project that aimed to create a shared platform for millions of affordable EVs with GM across multiple models. GM moved on to a strategy that drops the separate small-car platform but resurrects the Chevy Bolt EV on a lower budget.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

Honda last year withdrew from a project that aimed to create a shared platform for millions of affordable EVs with GM , across multiple models. GM moved on to a strategy that drops the separate small-car platform but resurrects the Chevy Bolt EV on a lower budget.

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Honda Nissan Hybrid Mississippi 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

four-cylinder with eAssist, GM’s light electrification system that is also featured in the Chevrolet Malibu ( earlier post ), as well as in the Buick line-up ( earlier post , earlier post ). It is estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is expected to achieve 35 mpg US (6.7 Est. Power (hp / kW @ rpm). V-6, new 2.5L

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