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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. In addition to highway fuel economy estimates that are 2 mpg higher than a 2013 Ford V8 pickup equipped with a 5.0L 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Fuel economy.

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GM uses lightweight, advanced materials to reduce weight on 2015 Colorado pickup

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Mass comparison, 4x4 crew cabs. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create fuel-efficient pickup capability in a mass-efficient mid-size package. Chevrolet expects EPA fuel economy estimates for Colorado this summer. Fuel Efficiency Materials Weight reduction'

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

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This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is.

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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. Fuel economy – same as SR5. Fuel economy: TBD. Fuel economy: TBD. Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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View of the CNG tank in the bed of a Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel option. liter Duramax B20-capable diesel engine with twice the torque of either the gasoline or the bi-fuel models. Silverado 2500HD engine options. Vortec 6.0L (bi-fuel). The only reason we used gasoline was for comparison; it wasn’t necessary.

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Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

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Available at the end of 2015 to both fleet and retail customers in either LS or LT trims, the bi-fuel Impala features a dedicated version of the standard 3.6L V–6, with specific valves and hardened valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel system. Filling the Impala Bi-Fuel with a pistol-grip nozzle.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be. Haul or tow -- buy a Silverado. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy.

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