Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter Hydrogen-enriched exhaust is routed to the intake.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Buick Regal. Twin-scroll turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled by a waste-gate. A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger thanks to a divided manifold. Comparison of Sonata 2.0T

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2011

GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 Source: Hitachi Review. Click to enlarge. kWh lithium-ion battery system built with Hitachi third-generation power-optimized cells.

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Li-ion PHEV Powered Power 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

The Oak Ridge team plans to pursue the in-cylinder reforming technique in a multi-cylinder configuration in which one of the engine cylinders would act as the reformer, “ essentially breathing in reverse compared to the other cylinders (breathing in from the exhaust manifold and exhausting into the intake system).”.

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Exhaust Congress Engine Fuel 191

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2024

This 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon is all that and more. There's a new battery, new exhaust, subwoofer, and custom head unit. Wood paneling! 1990s General Motors! This one has a 5.7-liter liter LT1 V8 under the hood and our seller says it runs well. The mileage is high at 248K, but we're told the A/C blows cold.

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Buick Ohio General Motors Cars 57

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

Buick Enclave. Buick Enclave. Buick LaCrosse. Both the intake and exhaust cams have hydraulically operated vane-type phasers that are managed by a solenoid and directed by the engine control module (ECM). Cam phasing also provides another effective tool for controlling exhaust emissions. Cadillac STS. Cadillac CTS.

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Gasoline Engine Oil-Sands Saturn 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

Earlier this year, General Motors signed a definitive agreement with ABB Group to identify joint research and development projects that would reuse Chevrolet Volt battery systems, which will have up to 70% of life remaining after their automotive use is exhausted. Earlier post.)

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Volt Grid GM Battery 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

The grille had circular bullet type protrusions from the intersections of the grille vanes, and was a more subtle take on Buick’s Fashion-Aire Dynastar grille. That grille was a ‘58-only design, as Buick introduced the disastrous Limited lineup. The quad gunsight ports used for reversing lamps and the integrated exhaust were gone.

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Cadillac Parts Buick GM 104

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They were sized all wrong, often underpowered, and featured things like fake exhaust tips. Both the Lincoln Nautilus and Buick Envision are now assembled in China. But the world has continued to change. We’ve even started seeing them in the United States wearing American badges.

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Chery Market Mexico Chinese 109

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 19, 2024

All Cadillacs breathed easier via a new dual exhaust in 1957. There was also a new intake manifold, exhaust manifold, a higher output alternator, a larger radiator, starter motor, and finally a new location for the battery so it didn’t get so hot.

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Cadillac Parts GM Legal 103

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 25, 2023

We discussed the engineering underneath 1953’s trio of high-end halo convertibles from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac last week. Both cars indicated their luxury status to onlookers via integrated exhaust outlets into the corners of the pointed bumper.

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Cadillac Parts Convert Design 98

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

With amalgamated names, the Buick Roadmaster Skylark, Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta, and Cadillac Series 62 Eldorado were introduced as the most expensive cars on offer from their respective brands that year.& With dual exhausts, Cadillac described the El Dorado as “. It had an aircraft-like appearance, and rear fenders that were “jet-like.”

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Cadillac Parts GM Convert 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually dont look too bad, and the star patterned 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels look great. Big props to Volkswagen for not slapping excessively large black brush guards on the fender arches.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 103

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The frame expanded in usage to Chevrolet and Pontiac in 1958, and finally to full-size Buicks in 1961. The exhaust was also sonically balanced (by scientists), and had a completely new design. Cadillac stated it was the quietest exhaust ever. There was also an all-new suspension design, given the frame changes.

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Cadillac Parts GM General Motors 62

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate, and sit above the lower fascia that features dual round exhaust ports and a continuation of the cross-hatch design. Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir. Clean Fleet Report’s GV70 was painted in an elegant Saville Silver.

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Clean Cleaning SUV Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. The rear gets vertical LED taillights that run from the built-in roof spoiler to the rear fender. The hands-free and remote-operated power lift gate has simple badging identifying the XC60, Recharge model and AWD. Very clean.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 103

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Tastefully placed chrome trim and accents are on the grille, roof rack rails, lower doors, window surrounds, the faux exhaust ports, and the eyebrow strip that runs the full length of the rear power lift gate between the LED tail lights. Road Test: 2019 Buick Enclave. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 105

Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

That’s three times the output of the Buick-based Rover V-8 that first powered these trucks in 1979, and nine times that of the anemic 50-hp gasoline engine the Rover boasted at its birth, in 1948. they aspire to own, improve, and restore—having no fondness at all for those oil-leaking, exhaust-spewing oddities their grandparents once drove.

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Land Rover Tesla Conversion Ferrari 106

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Thats the elementary-school explanation; there are myriad other partspiston rings, flywheels, rocker arms, exhaust manifoldsthat do their piece. In 1965, GM offered more than 25 different gas engines across its Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick brands, nearly all developed, tested, and manufactured separately from one another.

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Engine Electric Vehicles Vehicles Ford 145

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. Road Test: 2018 Buick Enclave. Classy Interior. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52