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AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips. Earlier post.).

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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. engine works with the eAssist system to provide electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2015

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. Engine and Drive Unit.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. When it arrives later this year, the 2024 Chevrolet eAWD Corvette E-Ray will be as pricey as it is fast.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 83

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Chevrolet announced that Volt owners collectively have driven more than 100 million all-electric miles since the vehicle went on sale two years ago this month. The average Volt owner travels more than 65% of the time in pure electric mode as the car was designed, only using the gasoline-powered generator for longer trips.

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Volt All-Electric Miles Sale 362

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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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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L turbo-diesel engine.

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MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Chevrolet has sold 100,000 Volts in the US since the plug-in’s introduction. Since sales of the Chevrolet Volt began, owners have driven almost 1.5 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. Steve Majoros, director of marketing, Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5

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Volt Miles All-Electric Chevrolet 150

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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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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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APRIL 8, 2020

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, announced an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350HD models. The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California.

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California Ford Los Angeles Fleet 286

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APRIL 1, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 Earlier post.) Earlier post.) l/100 km) highway.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arriving in dealerships this fall will offer fuel-saving stop/start technology as standard on its 2.5L The Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 25 city and 36 highway mpg (9.4 base model—the first midsize sedan sold in the US to do so. Earlier post.) l/100 km and 6.5 model, compared to the 2013 model.

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Fuel Economy Chevrolet 2014 Economy 259

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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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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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APRIL 14, 2015

Chevrolet has lowered the price on the Spark EV 1LT to a new manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $25,995, down from $26,820. Additional Chevrolet bonus cash is also available: $1,000 in California, $1,200 in Maryland, and $3,500 in Oregon. Electric (Battery)'

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JUNE 7, 2024

Several big, gas-guzzling SUVs aren’t actually so safe , found the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in a new round of crash tests of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer. Of these three-row models that largely return well under 20 mpg, only the Wagoneer received the top “good” rating.

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SUV Toyota Hybrid Tahoe 52

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MAY 31, 2013

Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Malibu, featuring updated styling (and more rear seat room) and a new 2.5L Estimated fuel economy with the base engine is 23 mpg US city / 35 mpg highway (10.2 Estimated fuel economy with the base engine is 23 mpg US city / 35 mpg highway (10.2 2014 Malibu. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Chevrolet Engine Fuel Economy 199

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APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 From a presentation by Tim Grewe, General Director – Electrification, presented at the 2016 SAE Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Symposium earlier this year. 1 electric motor driven. Click to enlarge. Voltec drive unit. Power electronics.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 16, 2010

Almost a year ago, General Motors launched a little marketing campaign connecting its 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car to the figure "230 mpg."

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MPG Chevrolet Volt 2011 106

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2015

As the fleet of modern electric cars ages, closer attention is being paid to how well these cars hold up after long-term use. The first Chevrolet Volt plug-in cars went on sale in December 2010, meaning that by now a few examples have accumulated significant mileage.

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Volt Chevrolet MPG 2012 60

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. Electric-only range of the Volt has not only not diminished , but I’m regularly see 60-mile estimated ranges after a charge.

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Volt Personal All-Electric Chevrolet 52

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 3, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid has been rated by the EPA at 53 miles of electric range, a nice boost on Chevy's earlier promise of "at least 50 miles." The EPA also rates the 2016 Volt at 42 mpg combined when the engine is running, and 106 Miles Per Gallon Equivalent combined when operating solely on electricity.

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EPA Volt 2016 MPG 60

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km) city/42 mpg (5.6

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

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AUGUST 26, 2010

The variable displacement oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze delivers the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. turbo is standard on Eco, LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco, with a standard six-speed transmission, achieve an expected segment-leading estimated 40 mpg on the highway.

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Oil Chevrolet Fuel Wind 210

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 11, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, which will be unveiled this morning at the Detroit Auto Show, is sleeker, has more electric range, and is projected to get higher gas mileage when its engine is operating.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 21, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2014 BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car gets an EPA-rated 39 mpg on gasoline, Nissan unveils New Orleans'' first public electric-car charging station, and Google and General Motors collaborate on a ride-sharing test. Google gets Chevrolet Spark EV electric cars for a.'

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 28, 2015

General Motors is recalling certain 2011 through 2014 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars, but only as a matter of "customer satisfaction." DON''T MISS: 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 50-Mile Range, 41 MPG, Five.'

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 19, 2015

The new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, its designers and engineers say, carries many features requested by owners of the first-generation Volt built from 2011 through this year. Among them are more electric range, an illuminated charging port. DON''T MISS: 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 50-Mile Range, 41 MPG, Five Seats, All New.'

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Volt Chevrolet 2016 MPG 60

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AUGUST 26, 2016

Expansion of GM’s electrified vehicle portfolio in China will be led by the Chevrolet Malibu XL Hybrid ( earlier post ) and Buick LaCrosse Hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as the Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) that will be introduced in the market later this year. 100 km (50 mpg US).

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GM China Buick Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. The XL3 Hybrid System is compatible with all Transit wheelbases and roof heights and with both the 3.7

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Ford Hybrid MPG EPA 150

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MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Chevrolet Spark. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 231

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MARCH 16, 2012

liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive Police Interceptor sedan is rated at 365 hp (272 kW) and is EPA-certified at 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway (14.7 The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

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MAY 13, 2011

liter turbocharged engine for the Chevrolet Cruze Eco model helps achieve EPA-estimated 42 highway mpg. liter naturally aspirated engine enables range extension for the Chevrolet Volt electric car. The Ecotec 1.4-liter Later this year, the 1.4-liter

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. The authors compared these results to a range of fuel economies from an EV that was charged from electricity produced from the US mix and a range of natural gas turbines with varying efficiencies. —Curran et al. L/100 km).

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The auto industry is making good progress in meeting gas-mileage goals, why dealers are a bottleneck for electric-car sales, and the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks are on their way to showrooms. The Chevrolet Volt is victorious in the July 2014.'

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