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APRIL 1, 2013

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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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. L/100 km (138 mpg US)—the best in its segment. Top: The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In has adopted industry-leading Power Split technology. SIDI turbocharged engine.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2016

In Shanghai, GM Executive Director for Electrification Larry Nitz outlined the company’s short-term electrification roadmap for China. 100 km (50 mpg US). 100 km (55 mpg US). 100 km (138 mpg US)—the best in the luxury plug-in hybrid segment. It is expected to achieve fuel economy of 4.7L/100

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GM China Buick Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Powertrain.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. The joint venture between GM and SAIC intends to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by 15% while improving performance 14% by 2015. Several targets announced in 2008 have already been achieved.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

It's hugely outselling its lackluster predecessor, the Chevy Cobalt, and the EPA rates the special Cruze Eco model at 42 mpg in the highway cycle, giving it gas-mileage bragging rights. Plug-in hybrid to join diesel model But Chevrolet has big plans for future Cruze models.

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Chevrolet Plug-in Plug 2014 138

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Colorado MPG Fuel Economy PHEV 133

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV 312

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JUNE 2, 2015

XL Hybrids’ retrofit/upfit XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is now available for the GM 3500/4500 Cutaway/Cab Chassis beginning with MY2011 vehicles. With this new product, XL Hybrids covers more than 75 percent of the shuttle bus market, where fleet vehicles drive high mileage on low MPG routes. vehicle uptime.

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GM Hybrid Production Fleet 150

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MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. GM will manufacture the Ampera’s battery pack will be manufactured by GM at the first lithium-ion production facility to be operated by a major automaker in the United States.

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Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The electric Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle powered by Raser’s proprietary E-REV (extended range electric vehicle) powertrain. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L —Jim Spellman, Raser Vice President of Business Development. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Jim Spellman.

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Hummer All-Electric Miles Range 231

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2023

And will a Toyota Crown plug-in hybrid go 55 miles all-electric? The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is ready for bidirectional charging, GM officials underscored at the. The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet. Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost.

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Lexus Toyota MPG PHEV 153

Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2024

GM gets its plug-in hybrids ready for 2027 and considers an electric Camaro. The Civic Hybrid will be perky and provide nearly 50 mpg. And VW puts its ID.7 7 on hold for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Volkswagen ID.7 7 EV has been delayed for the U.S., VW confirmed Wednesday.

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Civic Hybrid Hybrid Honda MPG 163

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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

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Cadillac 2013 Engine GM 239

Plugs and Cars

JULY 20, 2009

Toyota has a go-slow policy on plug-in electrics. Ontario has announced a $10,000 rebate for plug-in electrics, and Toyota wouldn't benefit as they delay general release of their own plug-ins. Crying foul, they claim the rebate is back-door support for GM's Volt. Toyota should stop whining and delaying.

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Plug-in Toyota Plug Volt 100

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JULY 25, 2020

Buick has strengthened its commitment to electrification in China with the launch of the VELITE 7 electric vehicle and VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). liters/100 kilometers (168 mpg US) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions. The VELITE 6 PHEV adopts Buick’s latest eMotion electric propulsion technology.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

GM has revealed a new electric car, but so far it’s only for China. Volvo’s plug-in hybrids get more miles and more mpg. A new study underscores the importance of workplace charging. And a major environmental organization jabs Ford over fuel economy. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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MPG Volvo Plug-in Miles 78

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

It concludes that GM, Ford and Chrysler will likely enjoy the biggest percentage increase in profits (6.3%), pulling in an extra $2.44 mpg fuel economy and 163 grams of CO 2 per mile by 2025 (equivalent to 54.5 billion dollars in 2020 under the standards, with the industry as a whole likely to see a 5.3% increase in profits of $4.76

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Plug-in cars are inevitable. GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. The other carmakers domestic and foreign have less firm but well press-released plans for plug-ins. GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1. Here's my June column.

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Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 —Jens Wartha, GM chief engineer. seconds—better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the US market, GM notes. l/100km) on the highway. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet Diesel 2014 Clean 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). range extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined GM-estimated fuel efficiency of 41 mpg (EPA estimate pending). GM will be detailing the new power flow in a coming SAE paper, Farah said.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 230

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JULY 29, 2011

MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. MY2012-2025 standards are EPA GHG standards in miles per gallon equivalent, incorporating air conditioning improvements. Dashed lines denote that standards for MY2017-2025 reflect percentage increases in Notice of Intent.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Escape Plug-in Tahoe Plug 78

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2009

The Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) will make its public driving debut during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on 15 August, 19 months after being unveiled as a concept car. 260 hp (194 kW) Ecotec engine from GM. Q-DRIVE can average more than 100 mpg.

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Karma Fisker PHEV Lithium Ion 150

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 GM engineers are writing an SAE paper detailing the development process of the Gen5 engine combustion system. The rocker covers also hold the direct-mount ignition coils for the coil-near-plug ignition system. Click to enlarge.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

In December, Nissan announced its "Green Program 2010," projecting a line of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars utilizing lithium-ion batteries of its own manufacture. As underscored last month when GM announced it would build a plug-in hybrid version of its Saturn Vue, the logic of electric propulsion is compelling.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars. The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123.

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NiMH Google Prius EPRI 100

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The Prius c, like the v and the Plug-in, will add substantial incremental sales to Prius this year, with total family sales of about 220,000. Both the Prius c and the v will be about 15-20 percent of the mix, with the Plug-in around 5%. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7

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Prius Hybrid Motoring Motor 356

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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. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. l/100 km) highway.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2007

M omentum for a Plug in Future continues. based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. Since the goal of the Up !

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Ford Volkswagon Minivan Los Angeles 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

GM eliminated mechanical oil pumps on the system; the TPIM contains a 2 kW electric oil pump driver. GM designed the new powersplit transmission specifically to be able to use an induction machine for Motor A without a reduction in overall efficiency. GM designed and manufactures the two motors in the EVT. L/100 km (117.7

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Volt Cadillac PHEV Design 150

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AUGUST 4, 2015

Today, Volt owners use battery power on 80% of their trips, according to GM. range-extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 42 mpg (5.6 The next-generation Volt’s new 1.5L Chevrolet expects the same label-exceeding result with the next-generation Volt.

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 21, 2008

It's October 17th and 18th and it will be a great opportunity to see what's happening in plug-ins, mass transportation, and urban planning. And here is a Plug in Partners Update: Partners Update Partners There are currently 629 entities signed on as Partners. The bill, HR 5351 includes a credit for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Tax Credit EPRI Las Vegas PHEV 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. ASG’s 2015 Study assessed 225 light-duty truck models. Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L

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F-150 2015 Ford Colorado 150

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

L/100 km (47 to 43 mpg US), with maximum CO 2 emissions of 129 g/km. liter the cleanest of all gasoline-powered super-minis, GM Europe says. mpg US) and 124 g/km. L/100 km (46 mpg US) and 119 g/km CO 2 vs 5.8 L/100 km (32 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions at respectively 171 g/km on the GSI and 172 g/km on the OPC.

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