Universal investment 8.9 production of next-generation V-8 engine
An integrated electric Super cars, General Motors announced on April 27, GM will invest $ 8.93 5 for upgrading its North American factories to produce next generation fuel economy better V-8 engine.
General press spokesman said: "Sharon Basel and cash V-8 engine, next generation V-8 engine will use direct injection system and a new set of combustion systems. And the next generation V-8 engine will use the entire aluminum material, and cash V-8 engine compared to aluminum and iron material, the quality will be more light engine. ”
Basel also expressed the General cash V-8 engine is mainly used in common large pickup, SUV and trucks and other cars.
General also said that universal this investment research and production of next-generation V-8 engine is to achieve the United States Government fuel economy standards. According to the latest regulations, United States 2016 excels in average fuel economy must achieve 35.5mpg, 2011 of fuel efficiency minimum standards to 27.3mpg.
General this investment of five factories for the State of New York Tonawanda plant, the Bay City, Michigan, Indiana's Bedford factory, factory of Defiance, Ohio and Ontario huzhou of St. Catharines plant. These factories will receive $ 4 billion, 3200, 1.11 million, $ 1.15 million and $ 2.35 investment.