GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2013
The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. A good rule of thumb is that a 10% reduction in curb weight will reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5%.
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