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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The Impala becomes the second vehicle in Chevrolet’s US. The Impala becomes the second vehicle in Chevrolet’s US.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. With an announced on sale date of spring 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is slowly getting attention from full-size pickup owners. Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Chevrolet engineers have created a Corvette that is a joy to drive, whether around town, on a cross country road trip or at the track. Smile-Inducing Fun. Road Manners.

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 turbo engine option is available in dealers now, while the 2.0L Fuel economy.

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 turbo Sonic can reach 60 mph in 8.2 manual delivers fuel economy of 26 mpg city (9.0 2012 Sonic. Click to enlarge. turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0

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