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

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.).

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Hyundai 1.6-liter Gamma engine the smallest on Ward’s new 10 Best Engines List

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Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Buick Regal GS). liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) in the US, which helps deliver an estimated highway fuel economy of up to 40 mpg, lower emissions and higher reliability. This year’s winners and the applications tested: 3.0L

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir. Tech Abounds.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover. Carbon Edition $42,180. Carbon Edition $44,080. Road Test: 2018 Buick Enclave. Ready to rack up the miles. The 3rd row coverts into highly functional space.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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We continue to look for energy-efficient replacement vehicles for our aging fleet as we explore ways to reduce our transportation-related carbon emissions," said Sam Pulcrano, Vice President-Sustainability, U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery. "We Postal Service. About Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich.,

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