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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. As GM introduces a new fleet of electric vehicles, it creates an exciting opportunity to bring EV technology to the aftermarket. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports. 200-horsepower electric motor.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. The new engine is fitted with an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) system. The new engine is fitted with an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) system. Conlon et al. Click to enlarge.

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GM Ventures portfolio company SDCmaterials secures 1st supply agreement for cost-saving advanced catalyst products for autos

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SDCmaterials, a developer of advanced catalyst products based on a novel materials fabrication and integration platform, announced a partnership and formalized a supply agreement with Car Sound, a leading manufacturer of catalysts and catalytic converters for the automotive aftermarket. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy.

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Green Technology Patents Represent More Than Half of GM 2009 Filings

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

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DLR team develops demonstrator of free-piston linear generator as range extender for EVs; technology transfer to Universal Motor Corp.

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The free-piston linear generator works in a similar manner to a conventional combustion engine, but instead of converting the linear movement of the piston into the rotational movement of the crankshaft, it generates electricity directly. Intake, exhaust and fuel injection. A fuel-air mix is ignited in the combustion chamber.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XVIX)

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Worth noting, GM was reeling at the time stylistically and its upmarket and luxury ‘58s were an attempt to catch up to Virgil Exner’s very successful Forward Look Chrysler and Imperial models of 1957. The quad gunsight ports used for reversing lamps and the integrated exhaust were gone. No longer, customers preferred the hardtop coupe!

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) 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

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