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Hey I considered coordinating with Canadian relatives to buy one in Canada, but decided it was too much trouble.
Commented Mar 14, 2016 on Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway at Green Car Congress
Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway
At the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Spark—a completely redesigned and more sophisticated execution of the brand’s global minicar. It offers greater efficiency and refinement, along with new, available safety and connectivity features. As one of Chevrole...
I have a 2015 Grand Caravan with the 3.6. It regularly gets 28 mpg at 70 mph. A great engine- can't wait to try the updated one in the Pacifica.
Commented Mar 9, 2016 on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan EPA-rated at 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined; stop/start and PHEV still to come at Green Car Congress
2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan EPA-rated at 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined; stop/start and PHEV still to come
The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 l/100km) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the US market and 12% better than the vehicle Pacifica replace...
I drive a 2002 Camaro with the 5.7L V8 and Hurst option manual transmission which I still like, going on 14 years. Not getting a 'primitive' vibe from it and it behaves just fine, Gor. But maybe you know better than I do.
Regardless, the new, lighter Camaro with the turbo 4 is great news. If I can ever manage to wear out the Camaro I have, I'll definitely give the 4 a test drive.
Commented Feb 16, 2016 on New Gen 6 Camaro lighter, leaner, faster, more efficient; base 2.0L, 4-cylinder entry-level engine at Green Car Congress
New Gen 6 Camaro lighter, leaner, faster, more efficient; base 2.0L, 4-cylinder entry-level engine
Fifty years after the introduction of the first Chevrolet Camaro, GM unveiled the new sixth-generation. The Gen Six Camaro provides a faster, more nimble driving experience, enabled by an all-new, lighter architecture and a broader powertrain range. Six all-new powertrain combinations are offer...
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"In 2015, the U.S. saw 16 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity installed...while 11 gigawatts of coal-fired electricity came offline as old plants were retired amid rising costs and stricter environmental regulation. The clean energy transition is very much underway."
http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Solar-Energy/Utilities-Just-Declared-War-On-Solar.html
Commented Feb 16, 2016 on CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution at Green Car Congress
CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution
Electric vehicles charged in coal-heavy regions can create more human health and environmental damages from life cycle air emissions than gasoline vehicles, according to a new consequential life cycle analysis by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University. However, the anticipated—albeit now po...
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