Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Methane hydrate—natural gas trapped in an ice-like cage of water molecules—occurs in both terrestrial and marine environments. Post-cruise analyses will determine the in situ concentrations, the physical properties, the lithology, and the thermodynamic state of methane hydrate bearing sand reservoirs.

Mexico 294

Mexico Austin Oil-Sands Mariner 294

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2012

Schematic diagram of a shale gas well following hydraulic fracture treatment, with the relative depths of local water wells shown for scale. Hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) extracts natural gas by injecting a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals in short bursts at high pressure into deep underground wells.

Oil-Sands 250

Oil-Sands Gas Water Oil 250

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

Clean-sheet engine design. The new Ecotec small-displacement engine family featured in the Cruze represents a clean-sheet design and engineering process, leveraging the diverse experience of GM’s global resources. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength.

Chevrolet 150

Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Making use of an electronic wastegate for each turbocharger for faster response as well as more precisely varying vane positioning, the single-scroll turbocharger design allows for the use of smaller turbos to reduce weight and improve packaging, while still meeting power and performance benchmarks.

Acura 150

Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150