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Tula Technology hits milestone of 1M vehicles produced with Dynamic Skip Fire

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Tula’s proprietary technology is being used in the top-selling Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado and Suburban, and the GMC Sierra and Yukon. Because each combustion event is selected to allow optimal efficiency, DSF reduces fuel and CO 2 , and for diesel applications, NO x emissions.

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GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

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GM’s global strategy is to provide consumers a variety of choices through a range of vehicles with electrified powertrains. Extended-range electric vehicles, which offer electric propulsion and contain an on-board engine generator to extend the vehicles’ range.

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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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In 2011, the new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, which will have 20% better fuel economy than the standard model, and the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability will be introduced. liter on-board engine will give the Volt a maximum driving range of more than 480 kilometers (298 miles). Drive to Green”.

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