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GM introducing US/Canada version of 2013 Chevrolet Spark at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission for competitive city and highway fuel economy. A four-speed automatic transmission will also be available. lb-ft (111 N·m). The dual-overhead cam 1.

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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

This would be wonderful news as AC Propulsion is the gold standard when it comes to electric drive technology. We’ll know soon enough when we get the opportunity to see the debut of the all electric plug-in MINI E in November 2008 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. How impressive is AC Propulsion electric drive genius?

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