2016, Carbon Fiber, Downsizing and Extended Range

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Carbon Fiber

Downsizing

Extended Range

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel.

GM MPG Manufacturer 2017

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products. In fact, the optimized PHEV is much more efficient as a long range liquid fuel vehicle, because the engine is downsized. But use of petroleum will continue. Conclusions.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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