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General Motors launches Buick LaCrosse eAssist in China

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General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. The LaCrosse is a popular member of the Buick family in China. At the heart of the LaCrosse eAssist is a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15kW motor-generator unit, which help increase fuel economy. The new model features a 2.4-liter

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Buick LaCrosse eAssist to go on sale in China priced at $40,833

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The Buick LaCrosse eAssist “Comfort” model will be priced at RMB 249,900 (US$40,833) when it arrives in select dealerships in China October. SIDI engine, a customized 6-speed transmission, a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. SIDI engine, a customized 6-speed transmission, a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 direct-injected four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic powertrain combination is rated at 180 horsepower (134 kW) and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.6 Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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For the 2012 model year, eAssist became standard for the larger Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2

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Road Test: 2024 Buick Envista Avenir

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Compact SUV Coupe with a Head-Turning Design The all-new 2024 Buick Envista makes its North American debut as the fourth Buick crossover SUV, becoming part of the family of—from smallest to largest—Envista, Encore GX, Envision and Enclave. Scheduled to arrive in late 2024, the all-new Envista will complete the all-SUV Buick family.

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GMs eAssist seeks to provide a cost-effective solution for improving fuel efficiency and driving dynamics

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The 15 kW motor generator is only slightly larger than current alternators, which, for this segment, would be about 2 kW. General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. The motor generator is liquid-cooled.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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