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MAY 13, 2024

Photo: Chevrolet Chevy released what is likely the final specs for its top-of-the-line 2024 Silverado EV First-Edition RST pickup – here’s the lowdown. May 13, 2024 update: Chevrolet has announced that production of the 2024 Silverado EV First Edition RST is now underway. Is it worth the $94,500 price tag? kW power rating.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

Chevrolet will compete in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series with a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-6 racing engine powered by E85 ethanol fuel. The Chevrolet IndyCar V-6 will have a displacement of 2.4 Team Penske is the first IndyCar team to commit to Chevrolet power in 2012. Tags: Brief.

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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 Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2010

GM announced an additional $20-million investment in its Bay City, Mich. The Ecotec is GM’s highest volume, most-advanced four-cylinder engine program and powers products such as the Chevrolet Malibu and Equinox, the Buick LaCrosse and new Regal, and the GMC Terrain. Tags: Brief. million this year.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

On a weekend conference call, newly appointed GM Europe CEO Nick Reilly said that developing a mini offering for Opel “ will be our top priority.” We can take advantage of global technology and look at introducing hybrids. Also, we will look at battery technology. Tags: Brief. Ampera will be manufactured in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

GM’s South Korean unit, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo), will provide 10 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as part of a demonstration fleet to the Seoul G20 Summit Committee and Seoul Municipality for use during the gathering of global leaders in South Korea’s capital 11-12 Nov. Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

General Motors is gearing up for the release of several new EVs over the next few years, starting with the Chevrolet Equinox EV this fall. Chevy has promised a reasonable starting price for the Mexico-built EV, which will arrive in the States riding on GM’s Ultium platform.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2010

General Motors will expand use of “enhanced smart pedal” technology globally to all passenger cars with automatic transmissions and electronic throttle control, including hybrids and the Volt. The Volt will have brake override enabled at launch, according to a GM spokesperson. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

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. turbo, auto 6).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2010

GM is hosting a webchat today at 11am EDT with Volt vehicle line director Tony Posawatz, ECOtality CEO Don Korner and Coulomb executive director Marc Carlson to answer questions about the EV home charging announcement made yesterday. or Coulomb Technologies. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. or Coulomb Technologies. Tags: Brief. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

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. Advanced Powertrains. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter liters and 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones via OnStar. OnStar and Chevrolet announced the smartphone application for the Chevrolet Volt at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. The Chevrolet Volt’s batteries have exceeded our performance targets and are ready to hit the road. Micky Bly, GM executive director, global electrical systems.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. The new five-passenger crossover will build on the success GM has had with the Buick Enclave.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

One of many Cruze incremental engine technologies to improve fuel efficiency is the variable displacement oil pump. The variable displacement oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze delivers the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems. turbo engine.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of the four core brands remaining after the restructuring: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. I’m pleased to let you know the plug-in hybrid technology will be applied to one of GM’s four core brands.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, GM announced that the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will first be available late next year in California, with other lead markets to be named later. GM is working with key utilities across North America to prepare each regional market in advance of the retail market deployment.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

The Shanghai GM Dong Yue Automotive Powertrain joint venture in Yantai, Shandong, has begun production of a new series of GM Ecotec engines. liters, will power new Shanghai GM models built and sold in China. The Ecotec engines were developed by GM in Europe. Tags: Brief. The engines, with displacements of 1.6

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

GM will introduce the Aveo 5-door at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. liter diesel engine (at 75 hp/56 kW and at 95 hp/71 kW) featuring Start/Stop technology. liter diesel engine (at 75 hp/56 kW and at 95 hp/71 kW) featuring Start/Stop technology. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency. The Aveo 5-door. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

with direct injection and variable valve timing in the Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain was recently recognized as one of Ward’s Auto World magazine’s 2010 “Ten Best Engines” for North America based on several factors, including power, fuel efficiency and new technology. Tags: Brief. The current Ecotec 2.4L

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Source: GM. Ethanol Conference, GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens reaffirmed the company’s commitment to biofuels, asserting GM continue to believes that they are the best near-term solution to displace petroleum and to reduce the carbon footprint of driving. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

That’s why we’re joining forces with ABB to find ways to enable the Volt batteries to provide environmental benefits that stretch far beyond the highway —Micky Bly, GM Executive Director of Electrical Systems, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Batteries. Tags: Batteries Plug-ins Smart Grid.

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Volt GM Batteries Battery 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The production-intent fuel cell system can be packaged under the hood in about the same space as a four-cylinder engine; by contrast, the first generation system in the Equinox (with the fourth-generation stack) is about the size of a file cabinet, says Charles Freese, executive director of GM Fuel Cell Activities. Source: GM.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. Pending approvals, the New GM is expected to launch in about 60 to 90 days as a separate and independent company from the current GM. GM Manufacturing Plans. General Motors Corp.

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Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To spread that message, she chose to purchase a new Chevrolet Bolt. “My GM to the rescue “I attended the LA Auto Show and found that the best EV-buying tips came from Chevrolet,” Fellows recalled. The GM reps advised buyers to reject any mandatory fees or market adjustments. ‘Go

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

TGC plans to tap into its 1,000-mile utility pipeline system at key locations to separate the hydrogen from the stream through Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for use by local fueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. Charles Freese, executive director of GM Global Fuel Cell Activities. PSA technology. Jeff Kissel.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

Chevrolet and OnStar used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the venue to unveil a smartphone application—which GM categorizes as the auto industry’s first such—that will allow Chevrolet Volt owners 24/7 connection and control of vehicle functions and OnStar features remotely. Click to enlarge.

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2022

It will also have an appropriately stratospheric price tag. The Celestiq also returns innovation to a brand once known for forging ahead with new technologies and bold designs. The Celestiq also returns innovation to a brand once known for forging ahead with new technologies and bold designs. Cadillac Celestiq show car.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2009

General Motors further expanded its battery research and development capabilities by opening what it called the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the US on its Technical Center campus in Warren, MI. Tags: Batteries. The lab’s remaining floor space is committed to evaluating completed battery packs.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 19, 2010

This time, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, as well as Vietnam Daewoo Motor Company have launched the Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam – a global model that will be based on the Lacetti Premiere which [.].

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

AMP’s 100% electric vehicle technology makes it an ideal partner to work towards our underlying goal of radically improving the transportation industry in Iceland. In February, AMP introduced its first SUV all-electric conversion platform, the GM Chevrolet Equinox. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Verizon has purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids. With the two-mode hybrid technology, the Silverado Hybrid provides fuel efficiency with an EPA estimated 21 MPG city and 22 MPG highway, the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup. Tags: Brief. V-8 engine to operate in its more economical V-4 mode for longer periods.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2010

As it furthers its commitment to green technology, General Motors (GM) has poured a whopping $20million into its Bay City, Michigan, powertrain operations. The engine is GM’s highest volume and most advanced four cylinder programme – it already features in [.].

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