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4-cylinder engines now account for 46% of Chevrolet retail sales, up from 23% in 2007

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In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23% of Chevrolet retail sales in the US— less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. The 1.4L, turbocharged engine will also be used in the all-new Chevrolet Sonic, which will arrive at US dealers this fall. of torque with 24 mpg highway. The Malibu features an Ecotec 2.4L

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Mpg-e converts kilowatt-hours of electricity to gallons of gasoline based on energy equivalency.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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Additionally, when FCA dealers attempt to fix the SCR system defect, they often simply “flash” the computer to prompt the truck to burn more fuel to clean the filter. 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.

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Chrysler Files for Bankruptcy; Reaches Agreement with Fiat for New Company; Fiat Percentage Ownership Tied to Fuel-Efficiency Targets

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Bob Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler since August 2007, also announced to Chrysler LLC’s Board of Management and the US Treasury his plan to leave the company following the emergence of the new company from Chapter 11 and the completion of the alliance with Fiat. Fiat will initially hold a 20% ownership stake in Chrysler. Bob Nardelli.

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Volvo Car Corporation to Introduce Diesel Plug-in Hybrid in Europe in 2012

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liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. In January 2007, Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. For longer distances, the diesel automatically takes over. A V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator. Click to enlarge.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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This rate is substantially below the 15 to 17 million annual vehicle sales rates recorded from 1995 through 2007. Reduce its dealers to approximately 3,600 from the current 5,969. The New GM will have a number of key vehicle launches in 2009 and 2010, including: Chevrolet Camaro, with highway fuel economy of up to 29 mpg.

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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 The City now will enter into final negotiations with Nissan to make the NV200 the first taxicab specially built for use in New York City. Taxi of Tomorrow.