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MAY 9, 2013

Startup Elio Motors unveiled its prototype 3-wheeler at a press event in Michigan. The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) in the city.

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Motors Motor Motoring MPG 287

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. Fuel economy has been improved by up to 10% compared to the engines powering the popular Buick Excelle GT. mpg US) for the 1.3T

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Buick 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L Earlier post.).

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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. Coupled with a 1.6L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 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. Conlon et al.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Shanghai GM launched the Chevrolet Sail 3 in Chengdu; the third-generation Sail had been unveiled last month at the Guangzhou Motor Show. The engine achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 5.3 It consumes up to 8% less fuel than its predecessor, and offers fuel economy of 5.4 engines are available. liters per 100 km (44.3

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Standards GM Chevrolet Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. By comparison, GM delivered 35,298 units of the LaCrosse in the US from January through the end of July 2011.). At the heart of the LaCrosse eAssist is a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15kW motor-generator unit, which help increase fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb-ft of torque, according to GM. GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41 L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41 Mated to a 2.4L

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2018

It looks like GM's investment arm, GM Ventures, has borne some real-world, fuel-saving fruit. Sophisticated engine-control algorithms under the hood of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck, which make the truck's V-8 engines more efficient, came from work done by a company GM bought in 2012.

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Silverado 2019 MPG GM 121

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

Power Front & Rear Battery on your right Corvette’s electrification consists of adding a 160 horsepower (hp) electric motor (with 125 pound-feet of torque) to power the front wheels, supported by a 1.9 What’s Next Still got the pipes GM has pledged to go all-electric, so taking the icon of the company and adding a battery is a first step.

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Powered Power Chevrolet MPG 82

Green Cars News

JANUARY 4, 2013

US car giant, General Motors is celebrating becoming the first to sell more than one million vehicles in its home country with an EPA-rated fuel economy of 30 mpg or more on the highway test cycle. While that might not sound very impressive to us Europeans, in the US, light-duty vehicles (including passenger cars) sold [.].

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MPG USA GM Fuel Economy 54

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 turbo engine option, Malibu is projected to offer 37 mpg (6.35 four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit, slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit, powers the Malibu Hybrid. Earlier post.)

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

General Motors Corp. reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. Pending approvals, the New GM is expected to launch in about 60 to 90 days as a separate and independent company from the current GM. GM Manufacturing Plans.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. The new five-passenger crossover will build on the success GM has had with the Buick Enclave. Source: GM Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

The 15 kW motor generator is only slightly larger than current alternators, which, for this segment, would be about 2 kW. General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. The motor generator is liquid-cooled.

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy Li-ion 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. The two-motor EVT also uses three traditional planetary gears and is mated to a 2.0L

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug China 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. GM will manufacture the Ampera’s battery pack will be manufactured by GM at the first lithium-ion production facility to be operated by a major automaker in the United States.

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Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Not enough can be said about how excellent the General Motors 3.0L These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. A signature stitch.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 96

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

engine, featuring the debut of a new advanced variable valvetrain technology—Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC, earlier post )—and improved fuel economy. The EPA estimated fuel economy for the 2014 Impala with the new 2.5L engine is 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (11.2 l/100 km, respectively). Click to enlarge.

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2014 Engine Fuel Economy Chevrolet 191

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

GM is applying its eAssist mild hybrid system to the 2012 Regal, making it the second Buick model after LaCrosse to feature the second-generation light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is GM’s current default mild hybrid system for electrification applications of 20 kW power or less. Regal with eAssist.

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Buick 2012 Hybrid Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fuel economy.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. Three Models.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 74

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. It did not disappoint.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2016

According to Stan Ludlow, chief engineer for the 2017 Colorado, the engine and transmission were calibrated to emphasize performance and refinement while optimizing fuel economy. The Colorado is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway when equipped with the diesel engine.

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Colorado 2017 Chevrolet Fuel Economy 150

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. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 54

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

With continually rising corporate average fuel economy levels required through 2025, General Motors will test a third generation of its eAssist mild-hybrid system during the current model year. The eAssist mild hybrid system is dead, long live the eAssist mild hybrid system? This time, though, they're not sedans and small SUVs.

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Hybrid GMC Fuel Economy MPG 60

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

Propulsion comes from a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L The electric Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle powered by Raser’s proprietary E-REV (extended range electric vehicle) powertrain. Jim Spellman.

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Hummer All-Electric Miles Range 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. mpg fleet-wide CAFE standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Road Manners.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 86

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

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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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco, LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco, with a standard six-speed transmission, achieve an expected segment-leading estimated 40 mpg on the highway. The sensors work with electric motors that open and close shutters automatically, contributing nearly half a mile per gallon in combined city and highway driving.

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Oil Chevrolet Fuel Wind 210

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

His accomplishments at GM include production programs that won “Top 10 Engine” and “Car of the Year” awards, and also numerous advanced concepts demonstrating high efficiency and high performance such as GM’s EV1 electric car, the 100 mpg Ultralite, and the CERV III concept Corvette.

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