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

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Chevrolet and GMC are partnering with Power Solutions International, Inc. ( liter V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable engines starting in the first quarter of 2017. liter B20-capable Duramax diesel for the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans; and all-new available 6.6-liter E85 Ethanol.

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GMC 2018 Terrain offers 1.6L diesel with start/stop in US

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At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. unit—a first application for the GMC lineup. The new Terrain offers a choice of three all-new available turbocharged propulsion systems, including a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline, and the 1.6L

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GM introduces new Super Cruise features to 6 MY2022 vehicles

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These enhancements will be available on select model year 2022 Super Cruise enabled vehicles, including Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac CT4, Cadillac CT5, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and GMC Sierra. Super Cruise will be available on 22 vehicles by 2023, including Cadillac LYRIQ and GMC HUMMER EV SUV.

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

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2017 Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel (L5P) for Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. Strong demand for GM’s all-new family of Chevrolet and GMC heavy and medium duty pickups is driving us to find ways to build more Duramax diesel engines. DMAX is 60% owned by GM, 40% owned by Isuzu Diesel Services of America, Inc.

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Teijin’s Sereebo now in use for GM as first CFRTP for high-volume production vehicles

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Sereebo will be used to manufacture the optional CarbonPro pickup box jointly developed by Teijin and GM for the GMC Sierra Denali 1500 and GMC Sierra AT4 1500. 2019 GMC Sierra Denali CarbonPro Edition. This is the first use of CFRTP for structural parts in a high-volume production vehicle.

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GM boosting production of Chevrolet Bolt EV more than 20% for Q4 compared to three-quarter average; 1% of US 1H vehicle deliveries

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to 3,483 units from 4,500 units in the same period in 2017. to 7,858 units from 7,592 units in the first half of 2017. Second quarter sales at Chevrolet and GMC outpaced the industry on a year-over-year basis, growing 6% and 7%, respectively, while industry sales are estimated to be up 1-2%. percentage points.

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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. GMC Canyon. GMC Terrain.

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