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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

Like the light electrification powertrain of the Buick LaCrosse upon which it is based, the Alpheon eAssist features a 2.4-liter 179 hp at 6,700 rpm; 233 N·m torque) supplemented by a small Li-ion battery pack and a 17.6-kW, liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. N·m electric motor generator.