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What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation

Baua Electric

This hydrogen-powered GM commercial truck offers 300 miles of range and “generates enough electricity to power 250 typical American homes” (for a few minutes?). GM and its partners were able to get nearly 300 miles of range from the big MD Chevy ( compared to 450 from the Silverado EV ), which has a … let’s go with “unique” look.

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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

Green Car Congress

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Earlier post.). pounds (12 kilograms). Enabling Technology category.

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UC Riverside researchers find mixed emissions impact from use of higher ethanol and butanol fuels in FFVs

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Emissions of nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and carbon monoxide (CO) showed some statistically significant reductions with higher alcohol fuels, while total hydrocarbons (THC) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) did not show strong fuel effects. L V8 engine and wall-guided direct injection fueling having a rated horsepower of 355 hp at 5600 rpm.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

Clean Fleet Report

In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 V8 gasoline engines, offering a smooth power plant that can flirt with 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax. Clean Fleet Report.

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Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

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That works out to 437 grams CO 2 per mile with gasoline, and 343 g CO 2 /mile with natural gas. The CNG fuel system is validated by GM and covered by GM’s three-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited bumper-to-bumper warranty and five-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, whichever comes first. CNG fuel tank.

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GM reports strong Q1 Earnings, prepares to navigate semiconductor shortage

Teslarati

We introduced BrightDrop, a business created to help commercial delivery fleets maximize productivity, improve safety and reduce their carbon footprint. We unveiled the stunning production version of the Cadillac LYRIQ nine months earlier than planned because of our virtual engineering and software expertise.

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GM introduces CNG bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups

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Bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado. General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles. Click to enlarge. Fuel tank and fuel door.

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