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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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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Pontiac Announces New Small Car for U.S. Market

2009 G3 Offers Sporty Functionality, Fuel Efficiency, Value

DETROIT (September 18, 2008) — Expanding its portfolio in the rapidly growing small car segment, Pontiac announced plans to bring the sporty, five-door hatchback G3 to U.S. showrooms early next year. When it arrives, the G3 will provide Pontiac with a total of four vehicles capable of more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
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GM’s “Boost” In Efficient Four-Cylinders Includes More Turbos

Strategy Highlighted by the 2011 Chevy Cruze's new 1.4L Turbo that is Expected to Be a Fuel Economy Leader

FLINT, Mich. (September 25, 2008) — GM will double its global production of small four-cylinder engines (1.0L to 1.4L) by 2011, with more than half of the increase coming in North America. The strategy is highlighted by an all-new, 1.4L Turbo engine that will power the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
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GM Announces $370 Million Investment for New Small Engine Manufacturing in North America

New GM engines will power Chevrolet Cruze and electrify Chevy Volt New, highly flexible manufacturing facility is planned

FLINT, Mich. (September 25, 2008) — General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that the company will invest $370 million in the U.S. to build a new manufacturing plant for its global 4-cylinder engines in Flint, Mich. The plant will begin production in the U.S. in 2010, and will be the exclusive manufacturing facility in North America to produce the Chevrolet Volt’s range extending engine.
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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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Form Enhances Function: Chevy Traverse's Wind-Cheating Design Helps It Deliver Expected Segment-Best Fuel Economy

DETROIT (June 24, 2008) — Besides its bowtie insignia, the all-new Traverse crossover shares something important with Chevy’s midsize cars: an exceptional aerodynamic drag coefficient (cd) that enables great fuel economy. Its cd is only 0.33 – making it the sleekest crossover in the segment.When it hits showrooms this fall, the Traverse is expected to have the segment’s best highway fuel economy (EPA certification is pending). This is because of its new, efficient 3.6L V-6 with direct injection technology, a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission and an exterior designed to cheat the wind and slip through the air with minimal resistance.
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A Look into the Future of Engines and Transmissions

• General Motors Powertrain Europe opens its doors for Tech Show
• A variety of concepts for upcoming propulsion needs
• 9,000 employees develop and produce engines and transmissions
• Focus on reducing fuel consumption and increasing energy diversity

TURIN, Italy (May 15, 2008) — GM Powertrain Europe’s comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future. As part of the global GM Powertrain organization, GM Powertrain Europe has global responsibility for small diesel engines, diesel control systems, small gasoline engines and manual transmissions. Its footprint encompasses 15 facilities in 7 European countries, employing 9,000 people and producing on average more than 17,000 engines and transmissions per day.
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GM Announces Two New Fuel Efficient Engines

1.4-Liter Turbo for Global Applications and 1.6-Liter CNG Turbo To Debut in Opel Zafira

TURIN, Italy (May 15, 2008) — General Motors Corp. will introduce, starting in 2009, two new engines with significant fuel efficiency gains for vehicles marketed in Europe and other regions. The announcement was made this week at a GM Powertrain Europe event showcasing its comprehensive line-up of advanced propulsion technologies currently under development.
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2009 CTS-V Blisters Nurburgring

Breaks 8-minute barrier, fastest documented lap time for a production sedan

Germany (May 9, 2008) —In testing this morning at Germany's Nurburgring, Cadillac's upcoming new 2009 CTS-V completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife in 7:59.32. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production sedan.
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New Chevy Cobalt XFE Delivers 'Xtra' Fuel Economy - Segment Best 36 MPG On The Highway

DETROIT (April 29, 2008) — Consumers looking to squeeze the most mileage from every gallon of gas will find much to appreciate with the new Chevy Cobalt XFE. It delivers a segment-best 36 mpg in highway driving, outdistancing competitors like the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla.
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GM Invests $69 Million In Ohio Diesel Engine Plant

New Diesel Engine Will Meet 2010 U.S. Emissions Regulations

DAYTON, Ohio (Feb. 5, 2008) — General Motors Corp. (GM) announced today an investment of $69 million in its DMAX plant in Moraine to manufacture a new Duramax 6.6-liter V-8 turbo diesel engine that will meet stringent emissions standards in 2010. DMAX Limited is a joint venture between GM and Isuzu Motors Limited and was established as a diesel engine company in 1998.
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Technology of Tomorrow as Chevy Reveals Corvette ZR1 and Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV in Philadelphia

Corvette ZR1 supercar to make its East Coast debut alongside GM electric-car technology, advanced hybrids at auto show

PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 1, 2008) — General Motors will bring its most advanced technology to the Philadelphia International Auto Show:

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