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MAY 18, 2010

GM will offer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet and commercial customers beginning later this year. Brian Small, general manager of GM’s fleet and commercial operations. GM’s proven Vortec 6.0L

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JUNE 17, 2015

GM will premiere the new 1.4 The entire engine is designed for low friction oils with a viscosity grade of 5W-30. ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo and in the new Opel Astra at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA) in September. The new all-aluminum engine is the bigger brother of the recently introduced 1.0-liter,

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JANUARY 5, 2015

GM is working closely with Tula Technology, a Silicon Valley-based supplier of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF)—a software-enabled powertrain technology that integrates advanced digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls to create a variable displacement engine. Wilcutts et al. Click to enlarge. Wilcutts, M., Switkes, J.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

GM staged the debut of the all-new, 7 th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. The LT1 is backed by a choice of active exhaust systems that are less restrictive than the previous generation, due in part to an increase in diameter from 2.5 2014 Corvette Stingray. Click to enlarge. inches to 2.75

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2013

Ti-VCT V-8 and 3 mpg higher than a Ram V8, Sierra’s new V-8 highway fuel economy estimates also measure higher than those of the 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V-6 (23 mpg for the Sierra, 22 mpg for the Ford EcoBoost F-150), GM noted. Source: GM, Ford, Model Year 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Guide. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

CDTi Whisper Diesel ( earlier post ) in Europe, and is derived from a common Italian-German-American medium diesel engine design, according to GM. A variable-vane turbocharger enables the engine to deliver more power with lower exhaust emissions and no decrease in overall fuel efficiency. The first application of the 1.6L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2016

In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter GM has been working closely with Tula Technology; in 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L The 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge. turbo and 1.8L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

—Nicola Menarini, Global Chief Engineer, GM Powertrain. The new Duramax engine uses an electric EGR valve for greater precision and a larger EGR cooler to further reduce recirculated exhaust gas temperature. An improved and redesigned cylinder head has a larger exhaust port and water passage to enhance cooling efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L GM is offering a choice of three power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinder units—a standard 2.5L Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

turbo offers the highest specific output of any GM production engine, and at 135 hp per liter, is the most power-dense engine certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The turbo engine is an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam, four-valve design with forged steel connecting rods. GM now has two different 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

BorgWarner opened a new 86,000-square-foot (8,000-square-meter) facility in Manesar, India, near New Delhi to produce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, tubes, valves and modules. The company expects its Indian EGR business to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 35% over the next five years.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Engineered for the wide range of global markets and their respective driving conditions and fuel specifications, the new diesels are designed to deliver economical performance. Cooled exhaust gas recirculation for enhanced performance and lower emissions. Electronic throttle valve that helps reduce emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 25, 2023

The ‘53 Eldorado had a wheelbase and overall length identical to the Series 62 upon which it was based, so its designers didn’t simply add some inches and call it a new design. Set within the grille were two pointy examples of a very American design theme of the Fifties, Dagmars. GM called it a “dropped-door design.”

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AUGUST 25, 2015

A team of engineers from GM Powertrain, Ford and FCA have published a detailed review of how to estimate the engine efficiency benefits of higher octane fuel—e.g., Practically, however, the range of regular-grade gasoline in the US is 89 to 96 RON; vehicles need to be designed to accommodate fuel with the lowest expected octane rating.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Source: GM. million (subject to final negotiation with DOE) to support building a prototype thermomechanical waste heat recovery system using a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) heat engine to generate electricity from the heat in automotive exhaust. GM was the only automaker to receive an ARPA-E award in the first round of funding.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. Click to enlarge. The cell is still a prismatic pouch, but redesigned. Drive unit.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The GM engineering team—comprising engineers from the US, Germany and Italy—altered the base engine to address four main areas: emissions; on-board diagnostics; operation in more difficult environmental conditions; and operation at higher altitudes. —Jens Wartha, GM chief engineer. 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel.

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MAY 5, 2009

Internal GM testing of the new 2010 Equinox indicates that the front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4-liter GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly. GM’s biggest competitors in this segment and their 2009 EPA fuel economy estimates are the Honda CR-V (20/27) and the Toyota RAV-4 (22/28). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is rated at 259 hp (193 kW), making it one of the most power-dense automotive engines in the industry, GM notes. engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The structural design considers the engine’s use in a variety of vehicle applications, allowing minimum integration effort and consistent part interchangeability. Two different pistons have been designed for the Eco and Performance Turbo engines. Each has a dedicated top land including a small bowl. Turbocharging.

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JULY 28, 2015

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 It was also designed specifically for trucks and has undergone many of the same validation tests as the 6.6L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

A major component of SAIC-GM’s Drive to Green strategy, the LaCrosse HEV adopts the same design language and technological advances as the recently introduced all-new LaCrosse. —Larry Nitz, GM executive director of Global Propulsion Systems. Earlier post.). The LaCrosse HEV is powered by a 1.8L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Greater use of high-strength steels enabled engineers to design the body structure with thinner components in some areas, delivering comparable crash performance with lower weight. The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Accordingly, there are significant research efforts—including Ford’s own—aimed at understanding how PM emissions can be reduced by engine design (e.g., Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

GM engineers are writing an SAE paper detailing the development process of the Gen5 engine combustion system. The application of GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system is the first on Corvette; it shuts down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. LT1 direct injection system. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). This project will design, develop, and demonstrate an ultra- light hybrid composite door and utilize predictive engineering (PE) to identify robust material and process design cycles. Analysis and Design Application Company. TPI Composites.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At either side there were even larger exhaust outlets in the bumper. Eldorado made the move away from wire wheels in 1956: A multi-spoke chrome design took the place of the wires used in 1954 and 1955.The & In an interesting design choice, the dash plaque displayed the model year in script, Nineteen Fifty-Six.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

The company also announced it will partner with Borla jointly to develop and to commercialize a next-generation-exhaust system incorporating PowerModules, with the goal of delivering significant fuel savings for commercial fleet truck fleets. Now, almost any owner of exhaust heat can generate valuable electricity.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

By design, LH noted, a hybrid drive system provides benefits during a vehicle’s braking and subsequent acceleration phases, so not all drive cycles will take equal advantage of the system. The hybrid vehicle under test was a 2010 GMC 3500/4500 Savana Cutaway with a GM 6.0

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cadillac designers applied the Eldorado trim and interior to a Series 62 hardtop and voila , a one-off was born.& Front and rear designs were updated as the Eldorado leaned into love it or hate it looks. The fin turned sharply downward and headed toward the rear wheels, seeing its end just above the new brake lamp design.

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JULY 5, 2017

The lawsuit, filed 3 July 2017, in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, seeks damages and equitable relief for what it calls FCA’s and Cummins’ misconduct related to the design, manufacture, marketing, sale and lease of affected Dodge trucks with unlawfully high emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

—which GM says is more efficient, refined and powerful than its 2.4L GM expects the 2.5L GM proprietary computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis techniques were used to develop an all-new combustion system with a higher compression ratio, which also helped boost efficiency. Engineers also tuned the 2.5L Chain drive.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

With a 200 km real-life range, zero exhaust emissions and short charging time, the Maxus EV80 is ideal for a large number of businesses that operate in urban environments. With strict emissions regulations being introduced in cities across Europe, the appeal of fully electric commercial vehicles is set to increase.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2011

GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 The battery’s structure was also designed to minimize the length of the cathode and anode leads. Source: Hitachi Review. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Because of Malibu’s new shape and design, engineers were able to remove 60 counts of wind drag compared to the model it replaces. Malibu also has electronically controlled and integrated active aero shutters (select models in North American markets) to improve aerodynamics and enhance fuel economy without sacrificing the exterior design.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s reportedly close in exterior design to the production model we’ll see within months. The concept is a design exercise that previews future Ram trucks, he said, all of which will be ‘electrified’ by 2030—both light- and heavy-duty versions. All of them should stand out in design, though. Saloon doors’.

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