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GM-Isuzu JV DMAX invests $60 million in Ohio diesel engine plant

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will invest $60 million in its Ohio diesel engine plant to make design changes that meet future emissions requirements. million engines since opening in 2000. GM owns 60% and Isuzu owns 40% of the venture that makes the Duramax diesel for heavy-duty trucks. has invested $760 million in the DMAX facility since 2000.

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2-millionth Duramax Diesel engine rolls off the line in Ohio

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V-8 turbo-diesel engine has rolled off the line at the DMAX plant in Moraine, Ohio. plant began in 1998, with the first engine rolling off the line July 17, 2000. DMAX makes the Duramax diesel engines for heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. V-8 turbo-diesel. The 2 millionth Duramax 6.6L

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Haul or tow -- buy a Silverado. Posted by: Toad | Apr 14, 2009 4:26:55 AM I am still unsure why GM gets chastised for providing such a wide range of vehicles -- you want fuel efficient buy a 4 cyl. Cobalt, you want big get a Suburban, a Corvette gets you 600+ HP. Its still consumer choice as it was 5 or 10 years ago.

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