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GM Introducing US Version of Chevrolet Cruze at LA Auto Show; Up to Estimated 40 mpg Highway

Green Car Congress

The Cruze will compete with vehicles such as Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; and Nissan Sentra. I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. turbo and 1.8L Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency.

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. All four produce prismatic cells with nickel-based cathodes, a design favored by the HEV industry leaders Toyota, Ford, and Honda.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. This scenic town, located 30 miles south of San Francisco, sits on the Pacific Ocean and is known for its annual Pumpkin Festival , and the giant waves at Mavericks. . Honda Civic Sport. AWD Advanced+.

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GM aims to Cruze ahead of its rivals

Green Cars News

To compete with established models such as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, a vehicle better have a lot to offer – and that’s a billing that General Motors is hoping the Chevrolet Cruze can live up to. I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40mpg on the highway with a high efficiency model.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. Masdar is a multi-billion dollar project to create a mile-square city in a desert environment where “ nothing grows ” today. CAFE (L/100km) (cars / trucks). 8.6 / 10.6. 6.6 / 8.2. ?6.7

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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GM is betting PUMAs more car-like traits -- an enclosed compartment and top speed of 35 miles per hour -- will lead to better results. PUMA would have a range of about 35 miles. Louis Cooper asks… Q: Still love my "93 Camry V6 Station Wagon with third seat, at 125K miles but thinking about what next. GM ) 1.86 -0.08

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

litre twin-turbo V8 for a neat 1000hp (736kW). Honda Prologue – first electric SUV from the Japanese brand is very much within the family. Honda electric SUV – Japanese brand is ramping up its EV efforts with the SUV e:concept giving strong clues to a future model. Due in Australia late in 2022.