Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. The eAssist system’s 115V air-cooled lithium-ion battery bolsters the 2.4L

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Light 2012 Standards GM 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Initially introduced in the Buick line, eAssist has now made the jump to the Chevrolet line with its application in the new Malibu Eco ( earlier post )—which will be the only version of the new Malibu initially available. kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi.

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy GM 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

kWh lithium-ion battery pack (The Volt’s is 16 kWh) comprising 288 prismatic Li-ion cells, located along the centerline of the vehicle, between the front and rear wheels for optimal weight distribution. The electricity is stored in the vehicle's high-voltage propulsion battery for later use. foot-long (1.6

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Extended Range Cadillac 2014 Range 244