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Chevrolet Cruze Eco achieves EPA-rated 42 mpg on highway

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The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Aerodynamic improvements over non-Eco manual-transmission models contributed approximately six mpg to the Cruze’s EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 engine in the MY 16 Chevrolet Volt EREV ( earlier post ) but is operated differently in the HEV. The basic layout is an on-axis design which is similar to GM’s 6T40/45 family of small-car front-wheel drive automatic transmissions. Conlon et al.

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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. Design Details: Exterior.

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Chevrolet Cavalier nameplate is back—in China

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Chevrolet will launch an all-new compact midsize family sedan in China under the Cavalier nameplate at the Chengdu Auto Show on September 2. The Cavalier will complement the recently launched new-generation Cruze, as Chevrolet strengthens its portfolio in China. mpg US) from a 1.5L mpg US) from a 1.5L liters/100 km (43.5

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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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Chevrolet launches new generation Chevrolet Cruze in China; larger, lighter, more efficient

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new Cruze ( earlier post ) in China. liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. Customers have a choice of a 1.4L

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Chevrolet launches new generation Chevrolet Cruze in China; larger, lighter, more efficient

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new Cruze ( earlier post ) in China. liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. Customers have a choice of a 1.4L

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