Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

One of GM’s innovations involves the creation of a shape memory alloy (SMA) heat engine for power generation from waste engine heat. More than half of the 1,300 patents filed by General Motors Co. Source: GM. Click to enlarge. in 2009 are green innovations, evidence of the rapid development by GM researchers and engineers.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

Then there’s the cost of converting it to right-hand-drive for our market. ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035. . ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035. Price is also a factor. Trucks included.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The XT5 has three driver-selectable drive modes of Tour, Sport and Snow/Ice.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. The Active Fuel Management system helps reduce fuel consumption by temporarily deactivating some of the engine’s cylinders in certain driving conditions. Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

General Motors LLC. Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

With 369 lb-ft of torque (500 N·m) generated by the all-new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7 The Duramax 2.8L

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. General Motors LLC.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

As with all General Motors vehicles, the Silverado EV will be equipped with OnStar. A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Observations: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The internal combustion engine is a chemical process, not a thermodynamic cycle, Foster said, and all of the energy in the fuel is theoretically available to be converted into work. An increase in pumping requirements for any reason carries a fuel economy penalty. Low in-cylinder temperatures help.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 16, 2009

The talented engineers at General Motors’ research and development centre are hard at work developing a new low-cost concept for nitrogen oxide control. Then during subsequent lean operations the nitrogen oxides that break through the TWC converters are converted by the NH3 stored on the SCR catalysts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As the Obama Administration considers stricter fuel economy regulations, automakers are expected to lower the overall weight of vehicles by approximately 400 pounds (181 kg) per vehicle, and as aluminum use increases, the mix percent is expected to double.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Concept diagram of an SMA heat engine for power generation from waste engine heat. As one of 37 projects selected by the US Department of Energy’s ARPA-E (earlier post), General Motors R&D will receive $2.7 Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Prior to joining GM R&D, Aase was at GE Global Research.).

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Waste GM Engine Michigan 186

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 11, 2008

for years, if ever, it would be the first plug-in to be commercially available—allowing BYD to steal a march on General Motors ( GM ), which is expecting to launch the Chevrolet Volt in 2010. more ) S peaking of Washington, after 20 years of largely leaving fuel-economy standards alone, the U.S. by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

Chevrolet first introduced its Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system in 2005, and Dynamic Fuel Management is a natural progression of the technology. Dynamic Fuel Management enables only the cylinders needed to deliver the power you want, seamlessly delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2017

The dual motor system delivers a peak 148 kW and 564 lb-ft (764 N·m) of torque. The Chanje vehicles have demonstrated greater than 50 MPGe fuel economy in city and highway driving when tested by independent third-parties. James Chen, VP and General Counsel - previously VP at Tesla, two of Washington, D.C.’s

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). Three main engine wear mechanisms are impacted by ethanol fuels: abrasive wear, adhesive wear and corrosion. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

Stop/start enhances fuel economy in city driving. The driver-selectable system shuts off the engine at stoplights and certain other stop-and-go situations, saving fuel. Turbo will be built at the General Motors Spring Hill facility in Tennessee. The all-new 2.7L The all-new 2.7L

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Related stories you might enjoy: How Long Will It Take To Convert The U.S. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class. Fleet To Electric?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2013

General Motors’ $131-million investment in technology at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, such as the first production use of a GM-patented process allowing aluminum to be spot welded to aluminum ( earlier post ), is producing the strongest and most precisely built Corvette in its six-decade history.

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2014 Manufacturer Fuel Economy MPG 262

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new, General Motors-developed Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed is paired with the available 2.0L That balance optimizes acceleration and fuel economy and reduces engine noise during cruising. For precise and smooth shifts, a specific strategy is used in the selection of the gearsets, clutches and torque converter.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Such horsepower and torque numbers can mean so-so fuel economy, but that was not the case with the EPA rating at 21 mpg city/29 highway/24 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 92

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

GM’s objectives in developing the new 8-speed were improved fuel economy, performance, and NVH—while staying in the footprint of the 6L80. overall ratio spread, enabling improved launch capability because of a deeper first gear ratio and better fuel economy due to lower top gear N/V capability, relative to the 6L80.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Playing with the drive modes tells the story of how performance and fuel economy can be affected. The sacrifice will be a bit less fuel economy off the EPA rating of 19 mpg city/28 highway/22 combined (the four-cylinder engine clocks in at 23/32/26; AWD versions take off about one mpg). Your numbers may differ.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 92

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. The new Cascada mid-size convertible is the first Opel model available with the new engine. In terms of Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), the 1.6

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Rated at an SAE-certified 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 430 lb-ft of torque (583 N·m ), it is the most powerful V-6 ever from General Motors. GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 greater fuel economy. l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4 The wide, 6.71 A “tall,” 0.69-ratio

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 Three more points: Both reports match up well with previous studies. Using the average U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

When coasting or coming to a stop, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy, and then is stored in the battery. For even more efficiency, the Bolt EUV has One Pedal Driving and Regen On Demand , where the car is slowed or even brought to a complete stop by the motor.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. There are also two choices for the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Better than ever.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 The pump, for example, has been moved off-axis, which allows better sealing of the torque converter, reducing pump flow demands to enhance fuel economy. A new, standard 1.4L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt. Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. The piston bowl was developed to enable spray-guided direct injection to improve combustion system performance and robustness for catalytic converter light-off. Improved performance. Harpster, M.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The goal is for the projects to advance technologies early enough in their development cycles to permit the full scope of their technical benefits to be shared across a broad cross-section of the domestic economy. Collaborators include Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Ford Motor Company. Leading to High-Volume Commercial Launch.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. The company launched last month at Green Motors in Berkeley, California. They convert Toyota Prius hybrids into mostly electric vehicles that get 100 to 150 miles per gallon. Paul Guzyk and Daniel Sherwood of 3Prong Power.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. 10/31/07 [General Motors Corp. Establishing dealer network. Newsweek ).

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It seems like ancient history now, but we started 2021 with an administration that was firmly committed to the growth of the fossil fuel industry and pretty actively hostile to EV technology and even fuel economy. In January, General Motors committed to selling only all-electric vehicles by 2035.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing General Motors, Ford Motor Co., Stellantis, Toyota Motor Corp., The claim is that such devices (akin to catalytic converters) may be the only way to reduce particulate matter to the levels the EPA would like. In fact, U.S.

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