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How noise canceling headphone tech helps new GMC Terrain get better mpg

How can headphone technology increase a vehicle's fuel economy? Well, the truth is, it can't. Not directly, anyway. However, by employing an active noise cancelling system similar to what's used in some of today's high-tech headphones, General Motors solved a problem that would've otherwise plagued the GMC Terrain. In doing so, GM managed to squeeze another mile or two out of each gallon of gas put into the Terrain for an EPA rating of 32 miles per gallon highway. GM engineers strapped a six-speed automatic to a 2.4-liter ... Read more →

2012 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana cutaway vans offered with LPG option Eric Loveday

Last fall, General Motors announced that commercial fleet customers could order the full-size GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans outfitted with either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied ...

Report: GM CEO Akerson says Chevy Volt tech coming to minivan Jeremy Korzeniewski

The more vehicles General Motors is able to build using the battery technology pioneered in its 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the better chance the automaker has of earning a return on its significant ...

GM debuts natural gas Chevy Express, GMC Savana cargo vans Eric Loveday

General Motors unveiled its optional, fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system used in conjunction with the company's 6.0-liter V-8 engine. This integrated setup is found within ...

GM announces $15,910 MSRP for Chevy Express, GMC Savana CNG packages Eric Loveday

Starting this fall, commercial fleet customers can opt to order their full-size GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans with either a factory-fitted compressed natural gas (CNG) system or a ...

GM readies for gas price hike with plans for efficient models in every brand 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors has grand plans to launch several new models that are aimed at supplying the company with at least one efficient model for each of its core brands within the next three years. Though we've reported on the upcoming launches of every model on the list, confirmation from company ...

General Motors 4.5L light-duty diesel V8 was on track for 25 mpg combined 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Until recently, the only market segment in the United States that had embraced diesel engines was heavy duty pickup trucks. While we were in Maryland this week to drive the 2011 General Motors HD pickup trucks powered by the revised 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8, we took the opportunity to ask about ...

General Motors to offer factory CNG or LPG full-size vans 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Starting this fall, commercial fleet customers will be able to order full-size GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans with either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems. The CNG/LPG vans will be delivered direct from the factory with the gaseous fuel systems ...

GM pickups to adopt active louvered grilles for fuel economy? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors' full-size pickup trucks may be next in line to get thermostatically controlled louvers behind the grille to improve aerodynamics. SRG Global, which produces a variety of components for numerous manufacturers, is developing just such a system for GM's trucks. Similar systems will ...

2011 GMC Sierra HD features unique diesel exhaust fluid refill reminders 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Say it with us: 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque. That's what General Motors has been able to extract from its new B20-capable 6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel engine in the GMC Sierra HD and Chevrolet Silverado HD, which is mated up to a stout Allison 1000 six-speed automatic ...

Chicago 2010: GM uses clear plastic to illustrate direct injection 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Automakers have long grappled with a way to showcase exciting new technology in an interesting and informative yet still simple-to-understand way. One traditional method that's been used for years for this purpose is to hire an artist skilled enough to draw complex cutaway illustrations that ...

GM announces B20 compatibility for 2011 Duramax 6.6l turbo diesel engine 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The move to official automaker support for higher blends of biodiesel has been a slow one. One important step along the way were the establishment of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for B20 (20 percent biodiesel mixed with 80 percent petro diesel) in the middle of ...

Report: GM to invest "hundreds of millions" into pickups with fuel-saving tech 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Pickup trucks have always been a major component for any successful full-line automaker here in the United States, and, even though sales are down, it doesn't seem likely this will change any time soon. What will change, though, are the kinds of expectations truck buyers will have for their new ...

GM to suppliers: Keep working on Two-Mode Hybrid PHEV 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Now that General Motors has offloaded its Saturn brand and the once-planned Buick plug-in hybrid SUV failed to get off the ground after being roundly criticized by the press and public, GM needs to pick yet another platform to introduce the Two-Mode Hybrid powertrain in its first plug-in capable ...

GM will have first factory-certified B20 diesels vehicles next spring 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

One of several interesting little surprises to come out of this week's GM product technology showcase was the upgraded 6.6-liter Duramax V8. Unfortunately, the 4.5-liter diesel developed for the light duty applications remains on the shelf for now, but the big diesel is getting a significant ...

2010 Chevy Silverado XFE updated to achieve best-in-class 22 mpg highway 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

A couple years ago, the battle of the pickup trucks was all about power and towing capabilities. Now, with volatile fuel prices and an increased focus on the environment, fuel efficiency is the new battleground. For the 2009 model year, the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado XFE took fuel economy up ...

Day one for The New GM: the more things change... Lutz stays, company needs vehicles that matter 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

After only 40 days in bankruptcy, General Motors emerged today as the new GM (sans green logo, for now). While the bankruptcy was about as short and sweet as they come, the future is what everyone is most interested in, and it's kind of looking a lot like the present/past. For one thing, Chevy Volt ...

Officially Official: GMC adds Yukon Denali Hybrid SUV 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors has finally added the 2-Mode Hybrid powertrain to its top-level GMC Yukon Denali. There aren't any mechanical changes to the drivetrain that's been available since 2008 in the standard-grade Yukon Hybrid and its platform mates, the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and Cadillac Escalade ...

New York 2009: GMC Terrain gets all-DI engine lineup 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Like its mechanical twin, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, the new GMC Terrain is getting an engine lineup that consists entirely of direct injected engines. The base 2.4-liter EcoTec four cylinder is expected to give the Terrain an EPA highway fuel economy of 30 mpg and get cleaner cold-start ...

New York Preview: GMC adds Yukon Denali hybrid and Terrain SUVs 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors is planning to add another SUV to its hybrid vehicle fleet, in this case wearing the Yukon's top-level Denali trim. There's not much new to report here, as the Yukon Denali Hybrid will feature the same exact drivetrain that's fitted to its siblings from The General, including the ...

Twitter Embargo Leak: 2010 GMC Terrain to manage 30 mpg highway 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

In what may be the first recorded instance of an embargo break in Twitter's short but influential history, General Motors has mistakenly Tweeted a few salient details about the upcoming GMC Terrain, the embargo of which won't be up until April 5, 2009. Regardless of how the information got out ...

First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid and GMC Sierra Hybrid 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Once again, this time-honored dictum is proving true as pickup trucks regain their rightful place at the top of the U.S. sales charts following a precipitous fall from grace last summer. As you've undoubtedly noticed, the cost of gasoline has ...

Next gen GM hybrid pickups to get 50% better towing, Voltec possible 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors is currently in the midst of launching its hybrid full-size pickup trucks and our man Jeremy is in San Antonio this week to try them out. One thing about the auto industry is that as soon as you get one product out the door, you're already working on the next generation. Such is ...

VIDEO: New charging post juices old electric GMC van 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

While perhaps not as spectacular as San Francisco getting a fancy Smartlet charging station in front of City Hall, the addition of two charging posts at Truckee Meadows Community College in Northern Nevada are a welcome addition to the nations slowly-growing charging infrastructure. The posts, ...

Hybrids dominate the Intellichoice Best Overall Value of the Year Awards 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

IntelliChoice used the Chicago Auto Show to announce its Best Overall Value of the Year Awards, and, lo and behold, it's loaded up with hybrid and eco-friendly vehicles. Included in the list of winners for 2009 are: Honda Civic Hybrid for Best Compact over $17,000 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew ...

Yes the GM Two-Mode hybrids can tow, but what of MPG? 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

We've had numerous opportunities over the last two years to drive various SUVs and pickup trucks equipped with the two-mode hybrid system spawned from GM, Chrysler, Daimler and BMW. Among the claimed advantages of the two-mode hybrid system is the ability to dramatically improve fuel efficiency ...

GMC Yukon hybrid featured in Macy Parade 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors is the Official Vehicle Supplier for the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade. There, now you've learned your requisite something new for the day. This year, The General decided to trot out hybrid versions of the full-size GMC Yukon to pull various parade floats and giant balloon-things. ...

2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid gets priced at $39,365 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

General Motors has announced pricing for the first of its new two-mode hybrid pickup trucks, the GMC Sierra and they've apparently learned at least one lesson from the roll-out of the Yukon and Tahoe hybrids earlier this year. The starting price for the two-wheel drive Sierra hybrid is $39,365, ...

Obama to be transported in GMC Topkick "Cadillac" 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

There's no doubt that the President of the United States needs a safe vehicle to be transported in. Various assassination attempts prove that case rather easily. President-in-waiting Barack Obama will be getting a brand-new armored "car" that will look like a Cadillac, but will really be based on ...

Hybrid tech won't save the full size SUV as new Tahoe/Yukon cancelled 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

It looks like the theory behind the creation of full-size hybrid SUVs may not hold water, at least from a marketing perspective. Certainly adding a hybrid drivetrain to a big truck will save more gas for a given number of miles driven than doing the same to a smaller more efficient car. At the same ...

GM moves nearly 2,000 hybrids in September 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

In yet another dismal sales month here in the U.S., General Motors actually did better than many companies with only a 15.8 percent drop in September compared to last year. There were even some bright spots in the numbers with the Malibu being up 192 percent and the Vibe jumping 91.1 percent. GM's ...

GM Hybrid sales slowly picking up some steam: 1,629 deliveries in August 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/GM_Hybrid_Sales_Slowly_Picking_Up_Some_Steam'; General Motors is finally starting to regularly break out the sales figures for its hybrid vehicles and while the numbers are improving, they still look very weak compared to the competition. August was the ...

ABG First Drive: 2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid and Silverado XFE 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Let's get something out of the way right now. Not every vehicle we write about here is going to be as efficient as a Prius or have a plug or require pedal power. There is a huge market place of vehicles out there. None of those vehicles are for everyone. Not everyone needs or wants a Prius or a ...

GM to add XFE models to full-size pickup and SUV, 15 mpg city/21 mpg hwy 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

In a bid to try and salvage some sales from the rapidly deflating full size truck market, General Motors has decided to add XFE models to its big pickups and SUVs. As with the Cobalt XFE the new label is short for Xtra Fuel Economy. While the new XFE models don't come close to matching the mileage ...

Chevy Silverado hybrid gets official with the EPA 21mpg city/22mpg hwy 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

The EPA has posted the official mileage numbers for the new Two-Mode hybrid variants of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks. The open bed crew-cab hybrid trucks scored the same numbers as their full bodye SUV siblings. The rear wheel drive models came in at 21/22 mpg city/hwy ...

Next Chevy Equinox to be equipped with a 2.3L DI 4 cylinder 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

The automotive world will be getting a new Chevy Equinox bestowed upon it for the 2009 model year, and news from General Motors now places a 2.3L direct-injected four-cylinder engine underhood. Currently, the Equinox comes equipped with a boat-anchor of a base engine in the form of a 185-horsepower ...

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