Fuel Economy & Alternative Fuels

General Motors' Newest Engines Help Save Fuel And Money

• New technologies and vehicle enhancements will enable GM’s 2009 domestic car and light truck lineups to save 700 million gallons of fuel over vehicle life as compared to the 2008 GM fleet
• Chevy Equinox four-cylinder model to offer class-leading highway fuel economy

PONTIAC, Michigan (December 18, 2008) — Owners of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox crossover will hit the streets next summer in a vehicle equipped with a highly efficient, all-new engine that will help save both fuel and money.
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For 2009, 20 General Motors Models Achieve 30 mpg or more on the Highway

GM is poised to lead the industry again; also leads in subcompact and midsize non-hybrid car segments

DETROIT (December 11, 2008) — For 2009, General Motors offers 20 models in the United States that get 30 miles per gallon on the highway, more than is expected from any other automaker. They include cars, crossovers and SUVs from GM’s Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn brands.
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GM Studies Feasibility of Non-Food Based Biofuels Commercialization in China

BEJING, China (October 20, 2008) — General Motors Corp. is pursuing a global energy strategy that addresses global energy and climate issues and helps reduce the automobile’s reliance on petroleum by improving the energy efficiency of existing motor fuels and developing alternative energy and alternative propulsion systems. The development and commercialization of sustainable biofuels, particularly non-food based, next-generation cellulosic ethanol, is an important and leading component of GM’s new energy strategy.
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GM Boosts Fuel Economy Across its Brands for 2009, Beats Toyota, Honda in Midsize Sedan Segment

• At 33 mpg highway, Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura four-cylinder, six-speed sedans beat comparably equipped Toyota Camry and Honda Accord
• Cobalt XFE and Pontiac G5 XFE get 37 mpg, beat Toyota Yaris and Corolla
• GM’s 2009 lineup delivers 18 models that get 30 mpg or more EPA label highway fuel economy, more than any other automaker
• For 2009, 18 General Motors Models Achieve 30 mpg or More on the Highway

DETROIT (October 10, 2008) — At 33 miles per gallon highway, four-cylinder, non-hybrid versions of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura midsize sedans equipped with six-speed transmissions carry a higher EPA highway fuel economy label than comparably equipped Toyota Camry and Honda Accord models.
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For 2009, 18 General Motors Models Achieve 30 mpg or More on the Highway

DETROIT (September 5, 2008) — For 2009, General Motors offers 18 models in the U.S. that get 30 miles per gallon on the highway, more than is expected of any other automaker. They include cars, crossovers and SUVs from GM’s Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn brands.
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GM Full-Size Pickups And SUVs Deliver Better Fuel Economy And Same Great Capabilities With New 'XFE' Models

• EPA-rated fuel economy increases to 15 city and 21 highway
• Silverado and Sierra have the best aerodynamics in the class
• Towing capacity on Silverado and Sierra increases to 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)

DETROIT (August 12, 2008) — General Motors is building on the segment-leading fuel economy of its full-size pickups and SUVs with new XFE models of the 2009 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon. The vehicles use a combination of mechanical, aerodynamic and mass-reducing enhancements to deliver a 5-percent increase in EPA-estimated highway fuel economy and more than 7-percent improved mileage in city driving.
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