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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. 2WD Pickup truck fuel economy comparisons. Cylinder deactivation, also known as Active Fuel Management (AFM), is now standard on all three engines for the Silverado and Sierra 1500. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) and 23 highway (10.2 Fuel economy. Power (hp).

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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As a visual and performance statement it naturally draws comparisons with the Cybertruck. Ram 1500 REV 2024 RAM 1500 REV It was only a matter of time… but the sizeable Ram 1500 is set to go EV in 2024 , finally taking the fight to its prime rivals, the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150. Tough, too … apparently.

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 21% in November; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.7%

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Overall light-duty vehicle sales were essentially flat for the month, according to figures from Autodata, with 746,928 units sold in November 2009, compared to 746,789 units in November 2008. new light-duty vehicle market share. All comparisons here are by volume, not by adjusted selling rate. Reported US sales of hybrids.

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

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The grille, with its LED reflector high-intensity headlights, C-shaped daytime running lights and fog lights did not present as massive as front ends found on other trucks. The box has LED lighting and 12 fixed tie-down rings with the corner rings rated at 500 pounds. Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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All trim levels get LED headlights, while the upper grades get LED daytime running lights with sequential turn signals, and LED fog lights. Convenience features on the Tundra include cargo-area tie-down hooks, reading lights front and rear, folding heated power side mirrors and multiple cup holders. inches (6’ 8”) wide) and 79.0

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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. Silverado 2500HD engine options. The only reason we used gasoline was for comparison; it wasn’t necessary. If you have a 3,600 psi rated tank—as does the Silverado—and you refuel at a 3,000 psi pump, you only get a partial fill.

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Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

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A light on the instrument panel indicates when CNG is being used and there is no interruption in the vehicle’s performance. As a side note, refilling from this particular station was no problem with the Silverado CNG we had tested earlier, due to the location of the receptacle. Earlier post.). Example of a barrel nozzle with lever.

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