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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with new diesel delivers EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway; driver-selectable stop/start

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The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the available, all-new 3.0L With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft (624 N·m) of torque, the Silverado 3.0L The exhaust brake, which is available in tow-haul mode, can provide additional driver confidence when towing, especially when going downhill. The Duramax 3.0L

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New 6.6L Duramax Turbodiesel for Silverado Offers More Power, Lower Fuel Consumption and Lower Emissions

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V8 Turbo with 2011 Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic for Silverado HD. liter turbodiesel V8 on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD launching this summer. The connecting rods’ pin ends are modified to provide increased piston support. A new feature on Duramax-equipped Silverado models is an exhaust brake system.

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

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The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck will be offered with an all-new, technologically advanced 2.7L The next-gen Silverado with the 2.7L Turbo delivers 0-60 mph performance in less than seven seconds and weighs 380 pounds less than the current Silverado with the 4.3L 2019 Silverado RST. V-6 it replaces.

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods. is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors, thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. It was also designed specifically for trucks and has undergone many of the same validation tests as the 6.6L —Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer.

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Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing that improves torque while helping lower emissions. Piston connecting rods use an offset I-beam that provides strength to manage peak engine power levels while reducing weight for better responsiveness.

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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. 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. Refueling the Silverado at a 3,600 psi pump, indicated by the yellow handle.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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The hands-free power lift gate has a small spoiler over the rear glass, and is finished-off with LED taillights and dual chrome exhaust tips. This connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. The roof racks on the RS are black against the striking red paint.