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

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The two engines use advanced features such as port deactivation technology to improve exhaust gas recirculation, leading to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability, along with a timing chain to ensure a lifetime of low maintenance and running costs. They feature multi-port fuel injection and are both Euro V emissions compliant.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Emissions of GHG have increased by 26% (EU-15) or 180 million tonnes between 1990 and 2006, excluding international aviation and marine transport—an amount larger than the entire annual national emissions for 2006 from Belgium (132 million tonnes) or Romania (157 million tonnes). TERM reports have been published since 2000.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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Both engines include advanced features such as port deactivation which improves exhaust gas recirculation and leads to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability. They use a cast-iron block and alloy head, as well as a double overhead camshaft and four valves per cylinder.