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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Among the vehicles Chevrolet is presenting at the Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Aveo with a 1.3L L/100km (65 mpg US). liter turbo-diesel in the new Aveo is the first diesel unit to be fitted into a Chevrolet small car in Europe. liter gasoline engines that are already available with the new Aveo.

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Chevrolet Diesel Europe MPG 218

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 Base price of the entry-level gasoline-powered Cruze is $17,850.

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MPG EPA 2017 Diesel 170

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

General Motors has released gas-mileage ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks equipped with the base four-cylinder gasoline engine. liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission will return an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway).

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Colorado GMC MPG 2015 145

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 2015 Mirage ES.

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Green Car Congress

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.). Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Chevrolet has had a lot of success globally with the diesel engines. 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Click to enlarge. turbo, a 1.4L

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Green Car Congress

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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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, teamed with a 124 kW electric motor. The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Green Car Congress

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.). Earlier post.).

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Volt Chevrolet EPA All-Electric 150

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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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Highly efficient conventional gasoline vehicles also continue to have a presence on the “Greenest” list, claiming three of the top twelve spots. This “Greener Choices” list includes trucks and SUVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Canyon, Honda Odyssey, and the Ford F-150 (FFV). ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

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APRIL 8, 2020

The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle. Vehicles equipped with the package are being deployed across the United States.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

The vehicles will be sold under the Chevrolet brand through GM’s distribution networks. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). It consumes less than 5.5

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South America Africa GM America 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Cost Of Diesel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The system has also jumped across brands to the Chevrolet line-up with its application in the new Malibu. liter gasoline engine. The Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg (6.5 The Chevrolet Volt is also a finalist.). Both the Regal Turbo and Regal GS models will remain available.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2013

General Motors is cancelling the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco mild hybrid sedan because the base model gets the same EPA-rated gas mileage, Fox News reports. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and start-stop system, the base 2014 Malibu offers the same fuel efficiency as the hybrid, but for.' This shouldn''t be that surprising.

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2014 Chevrolet Hybrid MPG 103

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Spark. GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. Two gasoline engines are on offer at launch with displacements of 1.0 L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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2010 Engine Sale MPH 210

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

However, Chevrolet is trying to challenge that passenger car diesel hegemony with the compact Cruze Diesel, introduced for MY 2014, and now with a facelift for MY 2015. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L Chevrolet connected by OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. of sales of the vehicle.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

That much was clear from the official hearing of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform into the NHTSA’s conduct during its investigation into Chevrolet Volt battery safety. Some Republicans aren't fans of plug-in cars.

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MPG Gasoline Volt Chevrolet 123

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge. It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. l/100 km) highway.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

mpg US (5.87 The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”).

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Fuel Economy 2017 Price Economy 247

Green Car Reports

APRIL 13, 2010

It's been one of the most-asked questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car: So what kind of gas mileage will it get?

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined.

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Chevrolet MPG Fuel Economy SUV 105

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Click to enlarge. —Jenn et al.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

General Motors has released the first fuel-economy information for its new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks. liter gasoline V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission. So far, however, it includes EPA fuel-economy estimates only for models equipped with the 3.6-liter

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Colorado GMC 2015 Fuel Economy 132

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2016

Chevrolet offers the 2015 Impala full-size sedan as an all-new bi-fuel model—the only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. The engine, mated to a six-speed automatic, is rated at an estimated 260 hp (195 kW) on gasoline and 230 horsepower (172 kW) on CNG.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

The new 2014 Chevrolet Impala offers as one of its three engine options a four-cylinder Ecotec 2.5L engine is 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (11.2 engine is 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (11.2 It is the first of its kind for low friction roller-type finger-follower valvetrains in gasoline engines, GM says.

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2011

Diesel engine technology has come along in leaps and bounds over the past two decades and the best of today's diesel vehicles easily offer a compromise between performance and economy to best equivalent gasoline vehicles. General Motors thinks that U.S. consumers want the extra.

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Diesel MPH 2013 MPG 110

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

Conducted at an independent, EPA-certified chassis dynamometer testing lab, the test results mirror earlier EPA UDDS chassis dyno performance for Chevrolet and GMC 2500 Express and Savana vans equipped with XL Hybrids’ technology. liter and EcoBoost gasoline engines providing 20% fuel and CO2 savings.

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Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 150

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It was the Chevrolet Sprint ER , and I've found a nicely intact example in a car graveyard just east of Sacramento. After the Geo brand got the axe in 1997, the Metro became a Chevrolet. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER in California junkyard. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER in California junkyard.

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Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ( earlier post ) 2.0L Cruze’s diesel engine, mated to an automatic transmission, provides greater fuel economy than a comparably sized gasoline engine through greater thermal efficiency, a higher compression ratio and an unthrottled combustion process. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

L Chevrolet Malibu with a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.0 EV fuel economy is based on a 2012 Nissan LEAF—99 mpg gasoline equivalent (mpgge) (equivalent to 2.4 The baseline for comparison is based on a 2012 2.4 mpgge (equivalent to 7.6 L/100 km).

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