Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA. A 120V charge cord set comes standard.

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EPA Chevrolet Miles i-MiEV 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

At the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Spark—a completely redesigned and more sophisticated execution of the brand’s global minicar. Engine efficiency is also enhanced through reduced friction, including low-friction piston rings, a low-friction camshaft drive and a low-friction oil pump.

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2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- The new engine comes with an improved oil distribution channel to enhance lubricant supply in the cylinder head. New Duramax 4-cylinder diesel. Click to enlarge. liter variants. Cylinder head. Cylinder block.

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Diesel Engine Chevrolet Global 334

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. turbo engine rated at 138 hp (103 kW)—the same engine used in the Chevrolet Cruze in a smaller, lighter package. Variable-flow oil pump.

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Chevrolet 2012 Detroit Auto 210

Green Car Reports

MAY 18, 2012

Normally, we measure gasoline savings in gallons, or barrels of oil, but General Motors has decided to measure the gasoline saved by its Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid in supertankers. Using data.

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Chevrolet Volt 2012 Gasoline-Electric 162

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. 2L features technologies such as dual continuous variable cam phasing, electronically controlled thermostat and low-friction engine oil. In the United States and Canada, the Spark will be powered by a 1.2L lb-ft (111 N·m).

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Canada Chevrolet 2013 GM 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

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 transmission oil loop for cooling of the transmission and motors. The Malibu Hybrid engine shares many of the technologies of the 1.5L Conlon et al.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

General Motors has developed a method to convert an estimated 100 miles of the oil-laden plastic boom material used to soak up oil from the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year into parts for the Chevy Volt. Video of processing the boom material. Click to launch.

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Oil GM Volt Polymer 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Increased efficiency in all of the new Ecotec engines is achieved in part through lower engine friction, which was reduced by up to 16% using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump. Modular balance shaft system in the oil pan. New Ecotec 2.0L

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2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium 236

Green Cars News

AUGUST 26, 2010

A variable displacement oil pump that features in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is able to deliver the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions meaning the engine can work less and save fuel. The oil pump is a standard feature of the Cruze’s 1.4l Ecotec turbocharged engine.

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Fuel Economy Chevrolet Oil Economy 44

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Today, we have first impressions from a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner, an explanation of which Volkswagen diesel cars can be modified to meet emissions standards, and a look at which oil companies are investing in renewable energy and electric-car services. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Oil Diesel Electric Cars Companies 60

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Every cloud has a silver lining – and General Motors is determined to get something good out of the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill disaster. It has developed a method to convert around 100miles of the oil-laden plastic boom material used to soak up oil from the BP spill into parts for the Chevrolet Volt. [.].

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Volt Chevrolet Oil General Motors 42

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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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

Built with an aluminum block and head, the engine features a new combustion system (with variable swirl) and is also equipped with a variable displacement oil pump and ECU-controlled piston cooling jets. Fuel pressure is 2000 bar (29,000 psi).

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Diesel 2018 Exhaust Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The new Indy fleet vehicles will include 100% electric models, such as the Nissan LEAF, as well as plug-in hybrid models like the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Fusion Energi, which offer extended range. America’s dependence on oil ties our national and economic security to a highly-unpredictable, cartel-influenced global oil market.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Here are seven maintenance tips that will extend the life of your diesel truck: Change Your Engine Oil Regularly. The engine oil is a lubricant that helps it run smoothly. According to Fortune Business Insights , the global auto engine oil market size is projected to reach $44.66 Use the Right Oil.

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Maintenance Diesel Oil Parts 80

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

To reduce the variability in fuel use and exhaust emission rates related to variations in engine oil, engine oil was changed for each vehicle prior to the measurement using the first fuel.

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Vehicles Emissions North Carolina Gasoline 284

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Of all the Chevrolet models, the Corvette sports car may be the one least likely to be considered green. Indeed, the world rocked on its axis when the lead engineer said two years ago that, one day, there might be a Corvette Hybrid. But considerably sooner than that, you can have your very own green Corvette, with a diesel engine fueled on.

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Diesel For Sale Fuel Oil 136

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Chevrolet is to introduce a new diesel version of its popular Cruze model to the US as it gambles on the rising popularity of oil-burners stateside. The American brand is to pull on the experience of the European arm of its parent firm GM in developing a Cruze diesel set for market introduction in 2013. [.].

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Chevrolet Diesel GM 2013 49

All Cars Electric

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Just how do you hide a 2011 Chevrolet Volt? Hide it in an oil refinery? These are just some of the tongue-in cheek methods being suggested by Chevrolet Volt owners nationwide to help the 2011 Chevrolet Customer Advisory Board (CAB) members hide their much-loved. Under a bridge? Switch badges with a Prius?

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Chevrolet Volt 2011 Prius 69

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

I-4 VVT DI (LAF) for Chevrolet Equinox. liter direct injection engine in the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (which will also be applied in the GMC Terrain) generates 182 hp (136 kW) of power and 172 lb-ft (233 N·m) of torque. The 2010 Ecotec 2.4L Click to enlarge. 2010 Ecotec 2.4L I-4, VVT DI (LAF). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L V-8 VVT DI (Gen5) for Chevrolet Corvette - David Kimble Illustration. V-8 LT1 (Gen2) for Chevrolet Corvette - David Kimble Illustration. All-aluminum block and oil pan. Advanced oiling system, with available dry-sump system.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine is SAE certified at 138 horsepower (103 kW)—18 hp (14 kW) more than Ford Fiesta and is essentially the same engine used in the Chevrolet Cruze in a smaller, lighter package designed for a greater feeling of performance. 2012 Sonic. Click to enlarge.

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MPG 2012 Fuel Economy Chevrolet 262

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Today, we hit the road in the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, compare the old Nissan Leaf to the new Chevrolet Bolt EV, and learn how the West is going green. Dubai built its fortune on oil, but the emirate's Uber services are going green (in. Oh, and for $2,000 or more a month, you can now subscribe to Porsche.

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Prius 2017 Green Toyota 99

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

The mechanism is actuated by an oil control valve through a dual-feed stationary hydraulic lash adjuster. The new 2014 Chevrolet Impala offers as one of its three engine options a four-cylinder Ecotec 2.5L The mechanism is actuated by an oil control valve through a dual-feed stationary hydraulic lash adjuster. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A major problem for used electric car buyers is that current valuation systems are designed around ICE vehicles; how often has the vehicle received an oil change? including all Tesla models, the Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Volt, and Nissan Leaf. Has the vehicle required significant transmission work?

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Auto Chevrolet Cars Electric Vehicles 100

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 22, 2024

This included oil changes and necessary repairs, but would exclude everything covered under recalls or warranty. And usually, cars need very little work in the first couple of years beyond an oil change and tire rotation. This total only applies to the dollar amount paid out of pocket by the owner.

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Land Rover Maintenance Buick Cars 105

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to locate and purchase or lease a Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid somewhere in the heart of Texas oil country. Hoping to make Tom Cruise proud, I accepted the mission. But first, a bit of perspective: in 2005 I had set out to purchase a Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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Texas Mercury 2005 Buy 113

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. Its second oil change was forced as part of the hand-over from the dealer. More Volt Stories from the Archives: Personal: Chevrolet Volt & Accell Charger. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Volt. Road Test: 2017 Chevrolet Volt.

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Volt Personal All-Electric Chevrolet 52

Green Car Reports

MAY 13, 2010

Consider the "cartridge filter" that GM touts on the Ecotec engines fitted to its new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Instead of a one-piece metal cannister that's removed and tossed out every time the oil is.

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2011 Oil Green Chevrolet 69

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2012

V-6 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (LV3) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The newly unveiled 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, partly due to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers.

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Sierra Silverado 2014 Engine 218

Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2011

Strife in oil-producing nations, and the associated rising gasoline prices, have already led to a surge of interest in any vehicle's MPG ratings. Gas mileage is on absolutely everyone's mind these days. Now production in Japan (source of most of the world's hybrids) is shut down, at least temporarily.

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Gas 2011 Chevrolet MPG 101

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones via OnStar. OnStar and Chevrolet announced the smartphone application for the Chevrolet Volt at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Screenshot of one of the OnStar apps.

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Available 2011 Buick GMC 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2011

Features of the engine include an iron block, aluminum DOHC cylinder head, lifetime maintenance-free timing chain, centrifugal blowby separator filter for lower oil consumption, low-noise timing gears, a balancer shaft for state-of-the-art NVH and a precisely sized waste-gated turbocharger.

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General Motors Diesel Engine Market 247

Green Car Reports

MARCH 29, 2015

When oil prices drop, the knee-jerk response of many analysts is to forecast doom for sales of electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and other green cars. It plans to to forge ahead with an expansion of its electrified-vehicle range, regardless of how low oil prices get. That''s not something General Motors recognizes as an issue, though.

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Plug-in GM Plug General Motors 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook. In February, AMP introduced its first SUV all-electric conversion platform, the GM Chevrolet Equinox. AMP’s intention is now to extend those discussions to the Iceland project. With its 37 kWh Li-ion pack, range is 150 miles (241 km).

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Iceland Conversion Purchase SUV 231

Baua Electric

JUNE 21, 2023

First automobile: Chevrolet Vega (that I purchased by myself) First live performance you attended: Beatles (first U.S. First automobile: Chevrolet Vega (that I purchased by myself) First live performance you attended: Beatles (first U.S. within the blowing snow! within the blowing snow!

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