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Buickā€™s Ecotec 2.0L Turbo makes Wards Best Engines list; 2.0L turbo coming for Malibu

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Our continuously variable valve timing is tuned to work in tandem with direct injection and twin scroll turbocharging to achieve optimum fuel economy, lower emissions, and instant performance when needed. The turbo engine is an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam, four-valve design with forged steel connecting rods.

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New power-dense 2.0L GDI turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger and new combustion system offered in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. It is complemented by strong connecting rods and aluminum pistons that are designed for the performance parameters of turbocharging. The Malibu turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3

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GM introduces new Cadillac 2013 ATS RWD luxury sport sedan; 2 four-cylinder, one V6 gasoline engine options, with diesel in the works

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GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. All of the gasoline engines feature direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing, which help optimize power and efficiency, as well as reduce emissions. Earlier post.) four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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Each connecting rod journal on the crankshaft carries two forged, cracked connecting rods. The exhaust valves, which are subject to high thermal loads, are hollow and sodium-cooled. This system is standard equipment in the new SLK55 AMG, and permanently active in the fuel economy transmission mode C.

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SciAps introducing family of handheld analyzers for in-field analysis of lithium and rare earth elements

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The presence of an element is identified by the elementā€™s characteristic X-ray emission wavelength or energy. The amount of an element present is quantified by measuring the intensity of that elementā€™s characteristic X-ray emission.

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. Connecting rods and pistons. The Ecotec 1.4L The Ecotec 1.4L The Ecotec 1.4L

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Cadillac launches new V-6 family; 3.0L Twin Turbo w/ cylinder deactivation and stop/start for CT6

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Cadillac expects the combination to enhance fuel economy by up to an estimated 6%. This enhances fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. The result is more even and consistent cooling, which enhances performance, and faster engine warmup, which improves cold-start efficiency and reduces emissions. Features shared by the 3.0L

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