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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- The new EGR system decreases NO x emissions by reducing charge temperature and reducing excess levels of O 2 in the combustion chamber. New Duramax 4-cylinder diesel. Click to enlarge. liter variants. EGR valve and EGR cooler.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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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. Available as a ~$900 option later this year.)

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GM workaround for transport snags: Broker pickup from the manufacturing unit

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“Every one we move is one less that we’ve got to worry about finding a home for in the constrained logistics chain that we’re dealing with.” ” Of the automobiles picked up by way of dealerships this pace, about 60 % had been Chevrolets and 30 % had been GMCs and Buicks, in line with GM.

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Ford files a small SUV patent targeting emerging markets. Will it come to India?

Baua Electric

A previously filed patent image in India has provided a glimpse of the new car’s design, further reinforcing the notion that the automaker is gearing up to re-establish its footprint in India, following the cancellation of its plan to sell its Chennai plant in Tamil Nadu to the JSW Group. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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Tesla Cybertruck Tesla Cybertruck The top of the pile when it comes to attention, the Cybertruck just about broke the internet when Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen broke two of its windows during the global unveil late in 2019. It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

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As electric vehicles gain traction and renewable energy rises in prominence, an increasing number of drivers are contemplating the shift to solar power for charging their vehicles. This article will delve into a crucial question: How many solar panels do you need to charge your EV at home? Chevrolet Bolt EV 60 238 25.3

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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The Gen 2 battery was also a clean-sheet design, said Bill Wallace, Director, Battery Systems; there are only 9 carry-over products in the new battery. The engineers went to a 3P design instead of a 2P, allowing them to increase individual capacity in cells by slightly more than 50%. Click to enlarge.

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