Buick Extended Range Fuel Economy Plug-in 
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2017
The Velite 5, Buick’s first extended-range electric vehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. Top: Buick Velite 5. The Velite 5 offers up to 768 kilometers (477 miles) of range in extended-range mode. The Velite 5 is the first hybrid vehicle manufactured in China with fuel consumption below 1.0
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2016
The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on 25 April.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2009
The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.
Green Car Congress
JULY 25, 2013
Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. As she outlined it: eAssist provides a average 25% fuel economy improvement over a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2011
Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half. Buick will introduce about 12 new and upgraded products. From Chevrolet will come 15 new models and upgrades, which will range from affordable small cars to midsize sedans. The program will be held in Jiading, an international EV pilot site.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2010
The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. New products will feature a lower drag coefficient and more aerodynamic design, be lighter in weight, and incorporate automatic start-stop engine technology to further improve fuel efficiency.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. Buick will focus on North America and China. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. Click to enlarge. Establishing four core brands. Click to enlarge.
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