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[Winding Road] GM on Hummer’s Image, ”˜No one criticizes a bulldozer for its gas ...: I wish people would stop crying about what other people drive or complain that these vehicles are bad for the enviroment, there are alot worse vehicles out there then Hummers, how about all the 15 plus year old vehicles on the road that put out alot more pollutants then Hummers. There will always be people who want big trucks and big cars regardless of fuel economy, and untill the government tells us we cant have them anymore, they will always be around.

 [star-telegram.com: G. Chambers Williams III] Chevy’s new Traverse is big on styling, performance, fuel economy: Among the Traverse’s standard or optional features are four-wheel independent suspension, a second-row seat that slides forward for easy access to the third row, a rear-seat entertainment system, electronic stability control, side-curtain air bags for all three rows, rear ultrasonic parking assist with a rearview camera, and a panoramic sunroof. Wheel sizes range from 17 to 20 inches.

 [Njection.com] Report: Consumers want cup holders, not fuel economy: On the plus side, General Motors is saying fuel economy is becoming more of a priority to shoppers - it points out that four years ago it wasn't even in the top ten (studies by GM list fuel economy behind styling and value). So, what is it going to take to wake up consumers and make fuel efficiency a priority?

[Ann-Lindsey.com] The Best Cars That Navigate The City: With rising fuel costs and the rigorous demands of jam-packed cities in mind, auto makers–particularly the Detroit “Big Three,” GM, Ford Motor and Chrysler–are developing products that satisfy the needs of city drivers.

 [linkfilter.net - fresh links] Big Gulpers: Cupholders over Fuel Efficiency: General Motors (nyse: GM - news - people ) says buyers now rate fuel economy as third among reasons to buy a GM vehicle (behind styling and value).  

 [Hfamom's Weblog] The Remaining Four Candidates on Economy: “I also know how much progress you’ve made, how many hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles you’re churning out. And I believe that if our government is there to support you, and give you the assistance you need to retool and make this transition, that this plant will be here for another hundred years.”

 [John's notebook...] Why General Motors deserves to fail: Maybe that’s why Lutz, who made his name developing behemoths like the V-10 Dodge Viper, is so sold on the fuel-efficient new Chevrolet Volt, which will run on a lithium-ion battery and could go on sale by 2010. “The Volt thrills me because it’s the last thing anybody expected from GM,”

 [Really Natural] GM to Release 2009 Hybrid Full Size Pickup: The two-mode system also is better for towing.At speeds under 30 mph, the Sierra will run solely on its electric motor. Essentially, the hybrid system helps the 6-liter, V-8 engine run longer in its four-cylinder mode.

 [Angusivory's Weblog] Week in Review #30 2007-07-28: After the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) moved to a record high just over 14000, there has been a sharp pullback of about -5 pct. Traders are left wondering if the new trading range will be from that high (14000) down -8 pct to the area of technical support at 12750-12800 (May-June 2007 trading), or worse.

 [GM fastlane Blog] The Future of Fuel-Efficient Trucks On Display in Chicago: The hybrid transmission is a continuously variable type, so the feeling of torque just keeps building and building, with no abrupt changes between gears. Integration of the hybrid system on the Sierra is seamless - the battery pack is located beneath the rear seat and is warranted for eight years/100,000 miles - and perceptible only in what it lacks: Noise.

[tundraheadquarters.com] Tundra vs Sierra-Silverado Part One: Mechanicals: The same can be said of torque - the Tundra’s 5.7 makes 26 more lb-ft than the GM 6.0L, again, despite it’s smaller size. While GM’s 6.0 has more low-end torque than the Tundra’s 5.7, it’s hard to notice because GM matches up the 6.0L with an outdated 4 speed transmission - the Tundra’s 6 speed multiplies torque much better simply because of the greater gear range.

[The Swamp] Obama to talk about economy at WI assembly plant: And it’s a Washington that has thrown open its doors to lobbyists and special interests who’ve riddled our tax code with loopholes that let corporations avoid paying their taxes while you’re paying more. They’ve been allowed to write an energy policy that’s keeping us addicted to oil when there are families choosing between gas and groceries.

 [Neatorama] Evolution of Car Logos: The Buick Motor Company was founded in 1903 by David Dunbar Buick, a Scottish-American inventor who invented the overhead valve engine. If you didn’t recognize the name, you’re not alone - but remember this: Buick, a high school drop out founded a company that later became the world’s largest auto company, General Motors.

 [GM fastlane Blog] More on Fuel Efficiency/Economy: Lancaster, You have far more patience than I do to respond to some of the nonsense posted in the previous blog entry. Some questions are not worthy of answers but I understand why you are taking the time to respond.

 [fquick.com] GM Takes Two-Way Road on Hybrids: Where other car companies stuff a huge battery pack in the trunk with a big cost premium to match, GM keeps the cost and battery-size down by using a system that just helps a little. The result is a roughly 10% improvement in fuel economy at a low price.

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