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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 engine with start/stop. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L

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Elio Motors unveils prototype 3-wheeler

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The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 Top speed is in excess of 100 mph (161 km/h), and the 0-60 speed is under 9.6 l/100 km) in the city.

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GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. liter gasoline engine. The Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg (6.5 Acceleration matches the manual with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 6.7 base model.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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GM’s SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture signed a framework agreement with GM’s former Latin America, Africa and Middle East operations and distribution agreements with individual countries to export and distribute two of its most popular mini-commercial vehicles from China to markets in South America, the Middle East and North Africa.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. mpg and truck SUVs reaching 22.2 Pickup trucks increased fuel economy by 0.1

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GM expands ecoFLEX offerings throughout the Opel passenger car portfolio for MY 2012

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GM has expanded the offering of ecoFLEX technologies throughout the Opel passenger car portfolio, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions, along with some gains in output and torque. liters diesel per 100 km (64 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km, thus making it the cleanest, most economical Astra. Opel Astra 1.7

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