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

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The Chevrolet Spark. 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. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. Chevrolet's usual full warranty applies to Spark LPG cars.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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The Chevrolet Volt may grab most of the headlines, but General Motors has other exciting products ready to enter dealerships in 2010. From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. per cent in 2008 and less than five per cent in 2005. So what does the Spark have to offer?

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L Cruze is Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world, with 3.5 million sold since it went on sale in 2008.

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GM India Launches Chevrolet Beat; Global Mini Car to Be Introduced in 150 Markets

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The Chevrolet Beat. 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. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). In addition, the PDA system contributes to a reduction in emissions.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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An unmodified Volkswagen Golf 5 FSI was operated successfully on HE15 (15% hydrous ethanol blended with gasoline), meeting European exhaust emission standards in testing conducted by the Netherlands research organization TNO Automotive and by SGS Drive Technology Center of Austria. Brewster, S.C.,