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GM to add eAssist to Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain

General Motors is aiming to improve fuel economy performance on both the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain by integrating the company's eAssist hybrid system, according to GM Inside News. The report cites multiple unnamed sources indicating that the hybrid crossovers will debut for the 2014 model year, and that they will utilize the same eAssist system found on sedans like the Buick Regal, Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu. The system pairs a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with a 15 kilowatt electric motor and a 115-volt lithium-ion battery pack. So far, GM has priced its eAssist ... Read More

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