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MAY 17, 2012

Australia-based Holden confirmed that the Commodore will return to North America in late 2013 as the new Chevrolet SS performance sedan. GM Holden’s Executive Director of Engineering Greg Tyus, said Chevrolet and its customers would benefit from Holden’s proven expertise in developing and manufacturing rear wheel drive vehicles.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Subject to ratification of a tentative 2021 agreement reached with Unifor and confirmation of government support, General Motors plans to bring production of its recently announced BrightDrop electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600 ( earlier post ), to its CAMI manufacturing plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. billion (C$1.3

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Chevrolet has had a lot of success globally with the diesel engines. —Cristi Landy - Director, Chevrolet Small Car and Electrified Vehicle Marketing. Vacuum pump designed for lower engine friction. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. Based on feedback from these initial customers, Chevrolet may adjust production for 2017 model year. Sandor Piszar, marketing director for Chevrolet Trucks.

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MARCH 26, 2018

With an eye toward balancing higher energy density batteries and fast charging capability, General Motors researchers Mark Verbrugge and Charles Wampler have derived and implemented a simple model to assist in evaluating factors such as cell performance, cost, life, and fast-charge capability in the design of electric vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze may best live up to the promise that its former Saturn division never did: that an American car company could design and build small cars to rival Japanese competitors for both quality and value.

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APRIL 4, 2012

New Chevrolet Impala. Chevrolet is unveiling its all-new 2014 Impala at the New York Auto Show; the redesigned full-size flagship sedan goes on sale in early 2013 as the model’s 10 th generation. The available safety features and benefits include firsts for Chevrolet and Impala: Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Playing in the murderously competitive compact crossover segment, the Equinox represented a huge chunk of Chevrolet volume in the 2023 calendar year. New sheetmetal headlines the ’25 changes, with LT and RS getting their own front fascia treatments plus an Activ trim shown here in the light green. This ‘nox is 2.3 This ‘nox is 2.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-ray, developed at the GM Advanced Design Studio in Seoul, combines hybrid propulsion technology and advanced styling. The Mi-Ray concept. Click to enlarge. A start-stop system works in conjunction with the DCT.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup.

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JULY 19, 2013

Chevrolet is hosting a series of media drives this week for the production version of its new Spark EV ( earlier post ). In GM’s patented rotor design, each section is skewed to distribute efficiently the rotor’s magnetic field, while reducing noise. The Spark EV. Click to enlarge. Assistance and information.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Chevrolet and OnStar used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the venue to unveil a smartphone application—which GM categorizes as the auto industry’s first such—that will allow Chevrolet Volt owners 24/7 connection and control of vehicle functions and OnStar features remotely. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The teams moving on to Phase II of NEXTCAR are building on these goals with a specific focus on light-duty passenger vehicles, a 30% reduction in energy consumption, and taking vehicles to Level 4 of automation, where a vehicle is able to perform all driving operations on its own with optional human override. Award amount is $4,933,933.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. The REVA NXR. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 6, 2022

The companies are working together to enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles, leveraging the two companies’ technology, design and sourcing strategies. —Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims. close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-off O 2 sensor. The 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

& That slight stretch was accompanied by a new chassis design, as the C-body (and all Cadillacs in 1957) adopted a tubular X-frame setup. Notably, the new design lacked side rails. But the frame design wasn’t the only update for the brand, as there was quite a list. The track front and rear was newly uniform, at 61 inches.&

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MARCH 30, 2024

Inspired by its success in China, the SUV features a striking front fascia with horizontally stacked LED daytime running lights and a bold grille. --> Ford is gearing up for a comeback in the Indian market with the launch of a new small SUV, tailored to meet the changing demands of Indian consumers.

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JANUARY 26, 2015

GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. GM designed the program to encourage dealers to continue these voluntary efforts and build a network for sharing best practices to help others begin or advance their sustainability efforts.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

GM’s Global Battery Systems Lab has been responsible for testing and validating both battery cells and packs for all of GM’s vehicle electrification systems, including the battery systems for the Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac ELR, Chevrolet Spark EV and GM’s eAssist light electrification system.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

They are the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, Mazda CX-9, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and Volkswagen Tiguan. The pedestrian AEB systems in the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Pilot, Nissan Altima and Toyota Tacoma don’t perform well enough in the dark to earn any credit.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Chevrolet introduced the new, all-electric 2022 Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV. In addition to broadening Chevrolet’s EV lineup, the Bolt EUV is the first Chevrolet to offer Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system for the highway. —Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. Earlier post.). 2022 Bolt EV.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

The new certifications cover approximately 200 2010-2012 General Motors Chevrolet- and GMC-brand light-duty trucks and SUV platforms with 4.8- The Chevrolet-brand vehicles include Silverado, Tahoe, Express vans, Avalanche and Suburban. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines. liter engines.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035. General Motors already delivered the Chevrolet Bolt, with the model becoming one of the first affordable EVs offering real utility to customers. Simply chasing volume probably won’t be enough.

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JANUARY 12, 2017

The recently announced 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV will also feature the same powertrain choices: 1.5 The new Terrain’s exterior signals the next chapter of GMC’s design language, with stronger, sharper and more sculpted elements such as the grille and lighting features. turbo gasoline, and the 1.6L Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. New Design. A Great(er) Electric Vehicle. Expanding the lineup. Powertrain.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The pace of sales of the Buick Envision and Chevrolet Trax, the company’s newest entries in the SUV segment, is also brisk. Their products range from mini-cars to luxury sedans and from mini-commercial vehicles to light-duty trucks. Most GM vehicles sold in China are manufactured in China, and many are engineered and designed locally.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), signed a one-year supply agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. XL Hybrids has already sold hybrid Chevrolet Express vans to some of the largest fleets in the US for fleet pilot testing. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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JANUARY 5, 2023

RAM has joined battle with its traditional Detroit rivals Ford and Chevrolet and new-wave EV leaders such as Tesla by revealing its electric 1500 Revolution full-size pick-up at CES. In terms of the underpinnings, RAM has confirmed the Revolution is based on the parent Stellantis Group’s STLA Frame architecture designed specifically for BEVs.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s reportedly close in exterior design to the production model we’ll see within months. Ram is the last of the three Detroit makers to unveil a battery-electric pickup truck: the Ford F-150 Lightning went into production last April, and sales of the Chevrolet Silverado EV are supposed to start this year. Saloon doors’.

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JULY 22, 2022

Cadillac overnight revealed the sleek Celestiq, which is a bold vision of the brand’s EV-only future and a car designed to send an electric shock to luxury car rivals. The Celestiq also returns innovation to a brand once known for forging ahead with new technologies and bold designs. Cadillac Celestiq show car. “It

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MARCH 28, 2017

It offers 22 services along with built-in 4G LTE to owners of Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products from SAIC-GM. More than 90% of Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet vehicles are equipped with 4G LTE. SAIC-GM has also carried out the design, development and integration of software and hardware related to vehicle connectivity.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Chevrolet says it has made the charging system in the next-generation Volt even easier for customers to recharge the battery and to check the charge status. The new status system features a specially designed tone that indicates when charging has begun, with additional tones for delayed charging.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2022

Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC all have electric products on sale or soon to be in Cadillac’s case. GM is betting heavily on the market turning to EVs as it fields a variety of products ranging from the Chevrolet Bolt to the Cadillac Lyriq to the GMC Hummer EV. A peek into Buick’s electric future. Coming—But Not Too Soon.

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JUNE 25, 2012

reduction in fuel consumption achieved with XL Hybrids’ aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain ( earlier post ) on a light-duty cargo van on the UDDS cycle (urban conditions). The tests were conducted on ESWA’s light-duty chassis dynamometer test cell featuring a twin-roll Clayton dynamometer. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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MAY 8, 2023

gross sales of the Tacoma crowned 237,000 endmost hour, greater than double its upcoming competitor, the Chevrolet Colorado, which GM additionally redesigned for 2023. amongst Sierra light-duty consumers. “Our mission when designing the Canyon was, how can we engineer the most advanced, off-road-capable, midsize truck possible?”

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