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GM and Isuzu investing $175M for plant for diesel engine components

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General Motors and Isuzu announced a $175-million investment through their DMAX joint venture to build an all-new, diesel engine components plant in Brookville, Ohio. 2017 Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel (L5P) for Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. liter diesel engines for our Flint truck assembly plant.

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New hood scoop feeds cool air to 2017 Chevy Silverado HD diesel truck

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The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD diesel pickup truck is getting a new piece of hardware to help its engine run more efficiently. liter Duramax diesel V-8 are now adorned with a functional hood scoop, which feeds cooler air into the engine. Versions of the heavy-duty truck equipped with the 6.6-liter

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Chevrolet to offer small number of 2016 Silverados pickups with e-Assist mild-hybrid technology; 13% better city cycle fuel economy

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Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. Based on feedback from these initial customers, Chevrolet may adjust production for 2017 model year. V-8 and 8-speed automatic.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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of total sales—up modestly from 2017. Class 2 and 3 pickups have and continue to be the largest light-duty users of diesel engines, with an overall growth rate of 12.5% Over a three-year period (not annualized), this category has seen a very strong growth rate of 35%, with the strongest growth in 2017 and 2018.

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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liter V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable engines starting in the first quarter of 2017. V-8 engine with hardened valves and valve seats to PSI, which in turn will install the fuel system and other hardware and ship directly to Chevrolet and GMC dealers in all 50 states. CNG and LPG Models.

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GM expands B20 biodiesel lineup with new cars, crossovers and trucks

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General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference. Coupled with a 1.6L

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