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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. EcoTech V-8 and 8-speed automatic transmission.

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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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Chevy Equinox diesel offers EPA-rated 39 mpg hwy; starts at $31,435

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GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). is a clean-sheet redesign developed entirely within General Motors, including the engine control system. turbo-diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6 The best fuel economy comes from the Blazer FWD with the 2.0L

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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In less than half a year since then, Chevrolet has introduced two larger all-electric SUVs, the Blazer EV and Equinox EV , as well as the Silverado EV pickup. The 2022 Bolt EUV has a 65 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery powering a single 150 kW motor that produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Powertrain.

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