Sunday, March 28, 2010

Gas 2.0

Gas 2.0

GM Unveils Chevy Cruze Eco, Touts “Hybrid-Like” Mileage at Lower Price

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 04:01 PM PDT

GM had already planned three variants of the upcoming, and fuel efficient, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — an LS, LT, and LTZ — the same labeling scheme that Chevy has for lots of its vehicles. But Chevy plans to unveil yet another Cruze model at the New York Auto show this week: the Cruze Eco.

Using a variety of innovative techniques, including a 1.4 liter Ecotec engine, various aerodynamic improvements, weight saving features, and low rolling resistance tires, Chevy claims to have squeezed at least 40 MPG out of the Cruze Eco on the highway.

Having broken the 40 mpg barrier, GM is using these stats to claim “the Cruze Eco delivers hybrid-like efficiency without the price tag." That’s according to Jim Campbell, Chevy’s vice president of marketing. (more…)
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