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AUGUST 9, 2023

Before connected vehicles had become ubiquitous, numerous companies suggested that they would be networked into roadway infrastructure to improve safety and decrease traffic congestion. While the concept of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) connectivity has been around since at least the 1950s, any tangible progress has been relatively recent.

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Connected Connect Companies Vehicles 98

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MAY 19, 2018

Standard on LT and RST trims, the new engine delivers an SAE-certified 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft (472 N·m) of torque—22% more torque than the 4.3L An integrated exhaust manifold that is part of the cylinder head assembly and recovers exhaust heat for faster engine and transmission warmup, with quicker turbo response.

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel 253

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

For 2015, the Cruze Diesel received a facelift that refreshes its appearance and increases the connectivity and content options for the vehicle; the powertrain remains the same. It is used with steel connecting rods, floating piston pin bearings, and high-strength aluminum pistons. Connectivity. The 2014 Cruze Diesel.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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APRIL 23, 2009

Active standards work. During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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2009 Standards Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

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JUNE 25, 2015

A new, standard 1.4L turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 turbo is matched with a standard six-speed manual or available with GM’s new Hydra-Matic 6T35 six-speed automatic transmission. It will be offered in additional markets, along with a 1.5L

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

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JANUARY 5, 2010

The S-TEC II engine features the first-in-segment application of the PDA (Port De-Activation) system to ensure high exhaust gas recirculation, resulting in combustion stability at low speeds and optimal performance at high speeds together with improved fuel efficiency. Earlier post.).

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India Chevrolet GM Global 236

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MAY 28, 2021

with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chromed exhaust ports. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 92

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AUGUST 29, 2011

A 2012 Chevrolet Sonic undergoes a Front Offset Deformable Barrier Crash Test at a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h) in the General Motors Vehicle Safety & Crashworthiness Lab at the GM Milford Proving Ground. Sensors that control the deployment of 10 standard airbags is mounted into Sonic’s structure. Photo by John F. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet GM 2012 General Motors 210

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DECEMBER 25, 2022

The hands-free power lift gate has a small spoiler over the rear glass, and is finished-off with LED taillights and dual chrome exhaust tips. It takes a bit of getting used to as the perspective is different than that from a standard rear view mirror. The standard Amazon Alexa capability is fun and helpful too.

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 86

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JULY 11, 2021

Rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive an option. The twin turbo has a narrow torque band, coming on at a very usable 1,500 rpm and ending at 4,000 rpm, with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears, while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. The base 2.0-liter while the optional 3.0-liter

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 92

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JANUARY 12, 2015

The new propulsion system will offer a General Motors’-estimated total driving range of some 420 miles and with regular charging, owners are expected to travel more than 1,000 miles on average between gas fill-ups. Currently, drivers of the first-generation Volt are averaging more than 900 miles between fill-ups.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

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APRIL 10, 2013

The exhaust side shaft features cast iron gears to reverse rotational direction of the exhaust shaft. Due to its specially designed turbines, the midsize gas engine’s turbocharger provides response that is usually generated by twin-scroll turbines on larger engines, Opel says. For durability, it is water-cooled. l/100 km (58.8

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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APRIL 23, 2015

Each of the two propulsion motor-generators is geared to a common main transmission shaft using an individual planetary gear set. Each motor-generator is connected with a sun gear, and a clutching device can provide reaction torque by holding the ring gear of that planetary gear set. Click to enlarge.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

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APRIL 23, 2022

recently adopted for standard-range Teslas in the United States). A port mounted on a rear fender connects a standard CCS ( Combined Charging System ) plug to an onboard 7-kW charger. His systems look to match OEM safety standards as much as possible, with service disconnects, ground-fault monitors, and layers of redundancy.

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Land Rover Tesla Conversion Ferrari 104