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GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

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V-8 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (L83) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 Fuel economy.

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

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The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined. AWD – 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined.

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Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

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Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. fuel economy improvement. Comparison of different ethanol blend levels in EBDI engine.

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