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NewsJuly 15, 2013

GM Plans to Double Number of Its 40 Highway MPG Models by 2017

General Motors outlined its plans for improving fuel economy in a number of models up through the year 2020 in its 2012 sustainability report.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 8, 2013

MY-2014 Buying Inclinations Point to Improving Economy

Commercial fleet managers report improving business conditions, which will increase new-vehicle ordering in the 2014 model-year compared to the prior year. Fuel efficiency continues to be the primary selection criterion for fleets.

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NewsMay 28, 2013

GM Improves Chevrolet Impala's 2.5L Ecotec Engine Fuel Economy for 2014

General Motors has updated its 2.5L Ecotec four-cylinder engine for its new 2014 Chevrolet Impala to improve fuel economy and reduce engine noise. The automaker said it is using Intake Valve Lift Control technology to boost mpg.

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Are Your Drivers Really the Wild Card in Your MPG-Seeking Goal?

Maybe “yes” if you believe the experts who say that up to 30 percent of a vehicle’s efficiency is impacted by driver behavior. Maybe “no” if you are not influencing your drivers.

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NewsApril 26, 2013

Volvo Flywheel Technology Tests Show Fuel Savings Of Up to 25 Percent

Volvo said that because the flywheel generates energy during braking, this technology is most effective in start-and-stop traffic conditions, for example in urban driving situations.

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NewsApril 26, 2013

GM Says 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Get EPA-Estimated 119 MPGe

General Motors said its upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will have a range of 82 miles when fully charged and will get an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe).

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NewsApril 18, 2013

GM Says 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel to Get 46 Highway MPG

GM estimates the range of the diesel version of the Cruze is 700 miles on a single tank.

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NewsApril 15, 2013

Ford and GM to Jointly Develop Nine- and 10-Speed Transmissions

Ford and General Motors have signed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation 9- and 10-speed transmissions that both companies said will improve vehicle performance and fuel economy.

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NewsApril 1, 2013

GM Details 2014 Silverado and Sierra Fuel Economy and MSRP

General Motors has released official EPA fuel economy results for its all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. The 2WD Silverado and Sierra models equipped with the 5.3L V-8 can achieve up to 23 mpg highway, according to GM.

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NewsMarch 27, 2013

Volkswagen & Greenpeace Underline Strict CO2 Limits for New Cars

For two years, Volkswagen and Greenpeace have been engaging in dialogue concerning the reduction of the CO2 emissions of the entire Volkswagen fleet to an average of 95 grams by 2020.

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