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- Shanghai GM Drives 2011-2015 Green Product Strategy 19 Green Products Launched, Reducing Average Fuel Consumption 5.4% Shanghai
- Optimizing performance of traditional internal combustion engines
- Introducing hybrid technology
- Exploring electric vehicle technology
- Leveraging global resources for green technology development
Shanghai GM Drives 2011-2015 Green Product Strategy 19 Green Products Launched, Reducing Average Fuel Consumption 5.4% Shanghai – Since Shanghai GM launched its 2011-2015 Green Product Strategy in June 2010, it has leveraged its parent companies’ resources to introduce 19 green models, including three models with upgraded powertrains. Its green products, which offer better performance, consume less fuel and generate lower emissions, have been widely recognized by consumers. They now account for 72 percent of Shanghai GM’s unit sales. They have reduced fuel consumption by an average of 5.4 percent. Assuming each of the vehicles travels 20,000 kilometers in an average year, they can save 41,014 tons of oil, resulting in a decrease of 92,085 tons of CO2 emissions and a reduction of carbon equivalent to 1.12 million trees annually. Shanghai GM has achieved great progress in optimizing the performance of traditional internal combustion engines, developing hybrid vehicles and introducing electric vehicles, setting industry benchmarks for fuel efficiency. Optimizing performance of traditional internal combustion engines To improve the performance of its traditional internal combustion engines, Shanghai GM has adopted SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection), turbocharging and low-emission engine technologies. In early 2011, the Buick New Regal and Buick LaCrosse adopted a 2.4-liter SIDI engine, which was a winner of the World’s 10 Best Engines Award for 2010. It is the first naturally aspirated engine featuring direct injection technology in China’s upper-medium passenger car segment. In addition, the Buick GL8 luxury MPV launched in early 2011 and the three variants of the Cadillac SRX are all powered by 3.0-liter V-6 SIDI engines. Shanghai GM has expanded its use of turbocharged engines, which offer better performance and lower emissions than non-turbocharged engines. The engines offer output of more than 80 kW/L. The Buick Excelle GT and Chevrolet Cruze are both available with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines, while the Cadillac SLS comes with a 2.0-liter SIDI variant. The Buick Excelle XT and GT, along with the new Chevrolet Aveo and Spark, have low-emission, hi-tech engines, including the 1.6-liter Ecotec DVVT that generates output of 55.6 kW/L and the 1.4-liter S-TEC Ⅲ that generates output of 54.3 kW/L. In addition, Shanghai GM introduced an all-new 1.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates output of 50.3 kW/L and complies with the Euro V emission standard. Nine Shanghai GM models – including the Chevrolet New Sail, Chevrolet Aveo and Buick Excelle XT – are eligible for energy-saving subsidies from the Chinese government, ranking the joint venture first among Chinese automakers. Introducing hybrid technology In August, Shanghai GM introduced the Buick LaCrosse eAssist, which optimizes driving quality while delivering a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy compared with the LaCrosse with a standard 2.4-liter engine. Shanghai GM also offers the Cadillac Escalade hybrid, which enhances fuel economy by 40 percent compared to the standard model without a hybrid system. The Buick Envision SUV concept vehicle, which made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2011 in April, demonstrates Shanghai GM’s exploration of PHEV plug-in hybrid technology. Exploring electric vehicle technology Shanghai GM introduced the Sail electric vehicle at the 2010 Guangzhou International Auto Show. Developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), the concept car features top safety, a high energy conversion ratio and excellent performance. It demonstrates Shanghai GM’s effort to make electric vehicles accessible to ordinary families. China’s vehicle market will enter a new era of electrification when the Chevrolet Volt goes on sale at the end of the year. It will be the first extended-range electric vehicle in the market capable of driving on all types of road surfaces. Electricity from a lithium-ion battery pack powers the Volt’s electric motor to drive the vehicle. When the original charge is depleted, an onboard engine-generator produces electricity to extend the driving range, eliminating range anxiety. Global customers have driven a collective 5 million kilometers in pure electric mode, which is equivalent to circling the earth 125 times. Leveraging global resources for green technology development Shanghai GM is leveraging its parent companies’ global resources across its entire business chain to develop its own green products and lay a solid foundation for its sustainable development. GM has long been focused on new battery technology, electric vehicle architectures and hydrogen. In September, the first phase of the GM China Advanced Technical Center opened. It will help drive Shanghai GM’s green technology development in collaboration with PATAC through technology sharing and resource integration. Shanghai GM’s other parent company, SAIC, signed an agreement with GM in September for the co-development of an electric vehicle architecture for the Chinese market. It will present an important opportunity for Shanghai GM to develop its own electric vehicles off the new architecture. As the engineering center and green product R&D base of Shanghai GM, PATAC has been engaged in global collaboration and self-initiated programs. It has developed a number of successful products and become a leading technical innovator. Shanghai GM’s new-generation green products have all had their powertrains or architectures developed or upgraded by PATAC. They have become very popular among consumers because they match Chinese tastes and integrate some of the latest global technology. PATAC is now accelerating its R&D in electric vehicle and PHEV technology. It will continue to support Shanghai GM’s green product development. In line with its 2011-2015 Green Product Strategy, Shanghai GM will develop another 12 high-performance engines and will apply advanced propulsion technology with lower emissions. Its aim is to further reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 15 percent while further upgrading the power of its engines by 14 percent. The EN-V concept vehicle was the main attraction at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. It showcased a vision of transportation free from petroleum, free from vehicle emissions, free from accidents and free from traffic congestion through a new automobile DNA based on electrification and connectivity. Shanghai GM has been working to fulfill the vision by providing sustainable transportation solutions and bringing the latest advanced technologies to China. The 2011-2015 Green Product Strategy will lay a solid foundation for Shanghai GM to drive forward to realize the vision. General Motors traces its roots back to 1908. GM has 11 joint ventures, two wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 35,000 employees in China. GM and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands. In 2010, GM sold more than 2.35 million vehicles in China, which represented 28.8 percent growth over the prior year. It has been the sales leader among global automakers in the market for six consecutive years. 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