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摘要

Despite the gains in market share that downsized gasoline engines are making in all regions, diesels still dominate in Europe. And diesels will remain the most cost-effective method of CO_2 reduction for the foreseeable future, and certainly for 2020's 95g/km target. GM is in the middle of renewing its powertrain lineup. The firm knows that the decisions made now, on diesel strategy in particular, will dictate profitability within GM Europe for years.