Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. liter diesel delivers 11% more power and 6% more torque, while consuming 4.3%

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon ( earlier post ) will offer segment-leading highway fuel efficiency for four-cylinder mid-size pickup trucks, according to EPA fuel economy estimates. No competitor in the segment offers more payload capacity than the Colorado or Canyon, GM noted. Colorado and Canyon fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2012

The General Motors Tonawanda Engine plant has begun production of the technology that will go into the next-generation Ecotec 4-cylinder engines (2.5L turbo) that will power the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Cadillac ATS. GM invested $425 million in the plant to add capacity for the new engines. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MAY 31, 2023

Chevrolet goes larger with the 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison. On Wednesday, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison debuted boasting larger tires, higher breakover and resignation angles, and extra garden clearance. 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Colorado ZR2 Bison angles and postponed Past the ZR2 Bison’s 38.2-degree

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Colorado residents who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet Volt are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $6,000 in addition to a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a total price reduction of as much as $13,500. Roughly two-thirds of those miles were powered by grid electricity, GM says.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2011

Chevrolet revealed the Colorado Show Truck in advance of the Bangkok International Auto Show, where it is making its global public debut. The concept previews the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup truck; the Colorado goes on sale in Thailand later this year. Colorado show truck. Power comes from a 2.8L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2011

General Motors will invest approximately $385 million to prepare the Romulus Engine plant in Michigan for production of an all-new, fuel-efficient engine program. Romulus-built engines also are used for marine and industrial applications. Details about program timing and applications for the new engine will be released later.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference. Chevrolet Colorado.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

When the new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup rolls out in the Asia-Pacific region this fall, it will introduce a new global family of Duramax turbo-diesel engines, available in 2.8L The Colorado made its global debut in Thailand today.). Engine production started in September in Thailand. displacements.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Ohio State EcoCAR built a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by E85. liter engine, five-speed automated manual transmission, 150 kW electric machine, and an 18.9 Delphi Foundation; EcoMotors; Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Delphi Foundation; EcoMotors; Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.;

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2010

Also known as brake override, the change involves modifying existing electronic controls to reduce power to the engine in cases where the brake and accelerator pedal are being depressed at the same time. For electrics/hybrids, brake override operates on the same principle as an internal combustion engine.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Chevrolet and GMC are partnering with Power Solutions International, Inc. ( PSI ) to introduce heavy-duty pickups and full-size vans powered by 6.0-liter liter V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable engines starting in the first quarter of 2017. GM will supply vehicles equipped with the 6.0L

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The show vehicle features an all-wheel-drive system and is powered by GM’s new 2.8-liter liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which features a variable-geometry turbocharger for performance and fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2016

The vehicles, existing Workhorse walk-in vans with GM gasoline engines and equipped with the Lightning Hybrids Energy Recovery System (ERS), are in service on the streets of Chicago and were partially paid for by the Drive Clean Chicago voucher program for clean vehicles. Peapod’s hydraulic hybrids are on the road in Chicago now.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

In 1931, Buick introduced the world to its first big sedan with an eight-cylinder engine (which wasn't a V8 but did have overhead valves ) driving the rear wheels. The 1936 Series Eighty Roadmaster sedan weighed more than two tons, had 248 cubes of straight-eight power under the hood, and sold for the 2023 equivalent of $27,747.

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Baua Electric

JULY 6, 2023

Just like the pickup truck’s company cousin, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison, the Canyon AT4X AEV Version advantages from backup underbody coverage and a unused entrance bumper with winch capacity. The engine is usual around the Canyon lineup and is derived mated to an 8-speed computerized transmission.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

GM hopes to have approximately 750,000 miles of the road network mapped in the United States and Canada through 2025. Comfortable first row power heated seats with four-way lumbar support comes standard. The standard Power Package includes a heads-up display, one-touch folding second row seats and power-folding third row seats.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

GM will have full lines electric pickups for Chevrolet and GMC brands. GM’s Answer to the F-150 Lightning. GM started production of its first electric pickup, the GMC Hummer EV, just before Christmas, and said customer deliveries of the 2022 model would start, although no further news announcements have come out.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 6, 2010

Known as brake override, it modifies existing electronic controls in an effort to reduce the power to the engine when the brake and accelerator are depressed at the same time. In the case of electric and hybrid cars, the [.].

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. Brains and brawn.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 4, 2024

As we all know, the 2000s didn't work out so well for Saturn , with the aging S Series replaced by the Opel Vectra -derived L Series and then by a bunch of machinery few were able to distinguish from other GM products. This being a top-trim-level SC2, it has a twin-cam engine and a nicer interior than the SC1. This car has neither.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Earlier this month, GM outlined its electric path to zero emissions, and introduced SURUS—the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure (SURUS)—a fuel-cell-powered, four-wheel steer concept vehicle on a heavy-duty truck frame that’s driven by two electric motors. Mobile and emergency backup power generation.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But my favorite Junkyard Finds are obscure examples of what-could-they-have-been-thinking badge engineering , and today's truck has lived atop my wish list for nearly 15 years. GM had a good run with various Geo-badged Suzukis, Isuzus and Toyotas , too. 2009 Suzuki Equator in Colorado wrecking yard.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example from the very pinnacle of Grand Prix sales, found in pretty decent condition in a Colorado self-service wrecking yard. It could be an aftermarket unit, or one swapped in from a later GM vehicle. This thing is loaded , including power seats ($124, or $671 now). liter) V8 was available.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Compact Power, Inc. (on

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

By the 1950s, however, small manufacturers were being crushed by GM, Ford and Chrysler. Meanwhile, AMC would sell you a new '59 Rambler Rebel four-door sedan with a V8 engine for $2,228 ($23,189 after inflation). There were two families of Lark models for 1959, designated according to the number of engine cylinders.

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EV Life

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Chevrolet Blazer Specs, Design, and Safety Features Chevy Blazer Interior and Exterior Like most new EVs by Chevrolet, the Blazer was designed from the ground up using GM’s Ultium platform. The crossover is about nine inches longer than its gas-powered counterpart, giving a little extra room to rear passengers. Range Horsepower (est.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Power control unit on top, traction motor beneath.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think Global managers want to develop the car plant and launch an engineering center, perhaps alongside. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors. There are at least a half dozen different technologies to power cars with electricity under construction.

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