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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

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Big shocker here: Inefficiency is inefficiency, and it doesn’t matter if it comes from a gas or electric powertrain. The GMC Hummer EV SUV ranked high on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment, placing only slightly better than the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV.

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The GMC Hummer EV weighs more than a Tesla Model S and Model 3 combined

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The GMC Hummer EV will not only be one of the most massive consumer electric vehicles on the market; it will likely be one of the heaviest as well. As per recent reports, the GMC Hummer EV would tip the scales at 9,046 pounds (4,103 kilos), effectively making it the heaviest Hummer to date. liter V8 engine and a weight of 6,614 pounds.

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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 The well laid-out interior uses upgraded materials, many of which rival the high-end GMC Denali. Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance.

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Tesla Cybertruck beats F-150 Lightning and Hummer EV in US electric truck survey

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The Ford F-150 Lightning might be an extension of America’s best-selling workhorse and the GMC Hummer EV might be the electric iteration of a gas-guzzling monster, but it appears that the US electric pickup market is already looking towards its upcoming favorite.

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Ford’s next-gen EV SUV is a ‘personal bullet train’

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pic.twitter.com/FixnHKIj2Y — Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinez_AN) May 22, 2023 The gas-powered Expedition still has its place and will continue being built for those who have longer trips with towing or hauling things. Says a 3-row family SUV is coming in 2025 with a 350-mile range. He likened it to an Expedition. I’d love to hear from you!

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GM to Introduce HFO-1234yf AC Refrigerant in 2013 US Models

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will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. By comparison, the new refrigerant lingers in the atmosphere for 11 days and has a GWP of only 4. General Motors Co. This could be the first passenger vehicle application of the new refrigerant in the US, which has 99.7%

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease.

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