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The newest addition to the growing GM EV lineup Pricing and Availability The 2025 Cadillac Optiq will be built at the General Motors assembly plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, with production slated to begin in fall 2025. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.
GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. —Charlie Freese, GM executive director of the global HYDROTEC business. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022.
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No competitor in the segment offers more payload capacity than the Colorado or Canyon, GM noted. four-cylinder engine with 2WD and available 6-speed automatic transmission, will have an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, for a combined 22 mpg rating overall. The all-new midsize trucks, powered by the 2.5L
GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3 Earlier post.).
GM is applying a new advanced valvetrain technology on the Ecotec 2.5L GM estimates the fuel savings at up to one mile per gallon, according to Mike Anderson, GM global chief engineer for Ecotec engines. It is the first of its kind for low-friction roller-type finger-follower valvetrains in gasoline engines, GM says.
Based on the same draft EPA methodology, the Volt would also deliver “ triple-digit ” combined cycle fuel economy along with combined cycle electricity consumption of 25 kWh/100 miles, according to GM. At the US average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), GM calculates that a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75
The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Cruze’s engineers focused on aerodynamic performance (with some improvements derivative of GM’s work with the Volt), mass optimization and powertrain enhancements.
GM expects to post 100,000 units of more of the 12 GM vehicles that are EPA-rated at 30 mpg US or better on the highway—the highest total in company history—when it reports March sales on Tuesday. Today, that number is about 40%. —Mark Reuss. This includes the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter
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.
The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 l/100 km) in the city, and 29 mpg (8.1 The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Earlier post.).
EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 Source: GM, Ford, Model Year 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Guide. l/100 km) and 23 highway (10.2 Fuel economy.
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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.
V-6 with direct fuel injection and continuously variable valve timing and a six-speed automatic, the trucks offer 2WD fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. EPA fuel economy (mpg US) for 2015 6-cylinder pickups with automatic transmission. Equipped with a 305 hp (227 kW) 3.6L
GM has combined the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting in the 2012 Camaro 3.6L Reducing mass helps improve fuel economy; the 2012 Camaro 2LS model is EPA-estimated at 30 mpg US (7.8 —Ameer Haider, GM assistant chief engineer for V6 engines. Click to enlarge. or 6 kg per engine.
Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans.
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The former GM Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant was built in 1981 and most recently expanded in 2002. GM production at the Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant ceased on 28 August 2012. GM produced more than 4.8 The three-wheeler will attain a highway mileage rating of more than 80 mpg (2.9
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Today the split cycle is still in the laboratory, together with some collaboration outside of GM. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7 The promise of dramatically increased efficiency is what we are looking for. There are two prongs to this effort. Earlier post.).
The workshop also highlighted GM China’s long-term vehicle electrification strategy. GM China will hold similar electrification workshops in Beijing and Guangzhou. liters of fuel per 100 km (45 mpg US ) at a constant 90 km/h (56 mph) and 7.2 It consumes 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 km (32.7
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GM Korea introduced the Alpheon eAssist, the first hybrid vehicle from the company and the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea. mpg US, 7.1 GM Korea is Korea’s third-largest automotive company and represents one of GM’s largest manufacturing, design and technology hubs. Earlier post.).
At an evening event at its N Hollywood Advanced Design Center on the eve of the LA Auto Show press days, GM introduced the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Click to enlarge.
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In November 2010, GM announced plans to invest $151 million and protect 143 jobs at the Flint and Bay City plants. liter turbocharged engine for the Chevrolet Cruze Eco model helps achieve EPA-estimated 42 highway mpg. Of the $109 million, $84 million will be used at Flint to increase 1.4-liter liter engine capacity. The Ecotec 1.4-liter
Shanghai GM today introduced the Chevrolet New Sail sedan, the first passenger car created in China by a Sino-foreign joint venture. The new small car was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. L/100 km (41 mpg US). L/100 km (40 mpg US).
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Source: GM. GM Ventures is part of an investment group, led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, that will invest a total of $30 million in the bus manufacturer. —Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures. Comparing fuel costs and fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge. Proterra Inc.
GM questions the profitability of sub-$40,000 EVs. And Toyota has a whole suite of vehicles that meet the mark for AWD, 40-mpg, and $30,000. GM CEO Mary Barra said last week that EV battery costs are still too high to build. Lexus introduces a smaller hybrid for Europe in another self-charging fog.
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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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The engine includes the GM TriPower system which has three distinct operating. liters/100 km (33 mpg US). Based on an optimized single-cylinder architecture design, the XT4’s all-new 2.0L It meets China’s National VI-B emissions standard. modes: four-cylinder performance mode; four-cylinder eco mode and two-cylinder super-eco mode.
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The deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) technology applied in the Chevrolet Cruze increases the car’s fuel economy by up to 2%, depending upon specific driving conditions and behavior, GM said. turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will get 2 mpg better fuel economy.
mpg US, 7.1 mpg US, 5.8 The draft standard will be CO 2 emission of 135 gm/km for entire fleet in 2015. In 2010, the average CO 2 emission was 165 gm/km. km/liter (33.2 L/100km) of gasoline to 17.3 km/liter (40.7 With it, cars will have one to five star labels depending on their fuel efficiency. km/litre to 17.3
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) introduced its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. Based on GM’s global mini-vehicle architecture, the Matiz Creative took 27 months to develop, with an investment of KRW 295 billion (US$236 million). L/100km, 40 mpg US). The Matiz Creative. Click to enlarge.
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