Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Verizon has purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids. The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. V-8 engine to operate in its more economical V-4 mode for longer periods.

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Silverado Purchase Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2018

Sophisticated engine-control algorithms under the hood of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck, which make the truck's V-8 engines more efficient, came from work done by a company GM bought in 2012. It looks like GM's investment arm, GM Ventures, has borne some real-world, fuel-saving fruit.

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Silverado 2019 MPG GM 109

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

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 new Duramax turbodiesel delivers up to 11% greater highway fuel economy than the outgoing vehicle. Tags: Diesel Engines. 2011 Duramax 6.6L Click to enlarge.

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Silverado Emissions Fuel Power 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

With the Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup models added to its hybrid product line, XL Fleet now electrifies four of the US’ top-selling pickup brands, including Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram and GMC Sierra trucks. V8 engine and a wide range of wheelbases, cab configurations and drivelines.

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Fleet Isuzu Hybrid GMC 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Unlike cylinder deactivation strategies that shut off a fixed number of cylinders, DSF makes dynamic firing decisions every 90 degrees of crank angle on a V8 (180 degrees on a 4 cylinder engine) based on how much torque is requested. DMD, for example, uses pulses of motor operation at high motor efficiency to deliver requested torque.

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Yukon Vehicles Escalade Sierra 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2010

The 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost won in a head-to-head powertrain performance exercise while towing a 9,000-pound (4,082 kg) trailer against the Chevy Silverado and Dodge RAM with much larger displacement V8 engines during a demonstration staged by Ford near Davis Dam in Arizona. Brand Ford F-150 EcoBoost Chevy Silverado 1500 Ram 1500.

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F-150 Silverado 2011 Davis 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2014

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. —Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. The short-bed crew cab is 212.76

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Colorado 2015 GM Silverado 262

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Duramax turbo-diesel engine. Updated V-8 gasoline engines with Dynamic Fuel Management include the available 6.2L All engines are coupled with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission with push-button electronic shift. The engines also feature automatic stop/start technology, direct injection and variable valve timing.

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Tahoe SUV Diesel Silverado 195

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2017

Chevrolet offers the industry’s broadest lineup of B20-capable diesel propulsion for fleet, commercial and retail customers, including: Express full-size vans; Silverado HD full-size pickups; the Colorado mid-size pickup; the Low Cab Forward commercial truck; the 2017 Cruze compact car and the 2018 Equinox compact crossover. Coupled with a 1.6L

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GM GMC Silverado Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2014

Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L The 8L90 also enables numerically lower rear axle ratios, which reduce engine rpm on the highway. EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ).

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GMC Chevrolet 2015 Yukon 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

turbo-diesel engine. GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). The new turbo-diesel engine is part of Equinox’s trio of all-turbocharged propulsion systems. The engine. Earlier post.).

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MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

liter engines. The Chevrolet-brand vehicles include Silverado, Tahoe, Express vans, Avalanche and Suburban. The JTG liquid-propane injection application is a fully-integrated, mono-fuel or bi-fuel engine system. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines.

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EPA GM Yukon Tahoe 236

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

According to dozens of automotive story headlines, the internal combustion engine, running on gasoline or diesel, is dead or dying as customers, auto companies and investors flock to electric powertrains. While 2045 may still be more than two decades away, emissions advances in internal combustion engines (ICE) are continuing.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 94

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. The majority of Chevrolet and GMC trucks have engines available with variable valve timing.

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GMC 2010 Sierra Silverado 170

Baua Electric

JUNE 6, 2023

Normal Motors will spend $280 million to retool its Oshawa Meeting Plant northeast of Toronto to form the subsequent future of inner combustion engine (ICE) full-size vehicles. It recently produces the Chevrolet Silverado heavy- and light-duty pickups, powered by way of inner combustion engines.

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GM Vehicles Silverado Canada 52

Baua Electric

JUNE 6, 2023

Basic Motors will spend $207 million to retool its Oshawa Meeting Plant northeast of Toronto to form the subsequent age of inner combustion engine (ICE) full-size vehicles. It produces the Chevrolet Silverado heavy- and light-duty pickups, powered via inner combustion engines.

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GM Vehicles Silverado Canada 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck will be offered with an all-new, technologically advanced 2.7L Standard on LT and RST trims, the new engine delivers an SAE-certified 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft (472 N·m) of torque—22% more torque than the 4.3L The next-gen Silverado with the 2.7L 2019 Silverado RST.

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel 253

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. 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 Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

General Motors is turning its employees’ recycled water bottles into a noise-reducing fabric insulation that covers the Chevrolet Equinox engine. Engaging a network of companies to process the material in North America strengthens the economy. The part helps further dampen engine noise to deliver a quiet ride. Clean Tech Inc.

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Water GM Parts Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2015

The vehicle, based upon a Chevy Silverado 3500 Class 3 commercial fleet truck, is the only Class 3 commercial work truck that has 30-40 miles (48-64 km) of all-electric range, EDI says. EDI’s utility solution set is expansive, now spanning Class 3 light duty, Class 4-6 medium duty, and Class 7-8 heavy-duty commercial work trucks.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine also features Ford’s first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine features the first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford’s 6.7-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2010

The new PHEV systems increases fuel economy by 30% with a return on investment (ROI) of approximately 30% at current fuel prices in start/stop applications, according to EVPS. The EVPS system does note require changes to the internal-combustion engine, transmission, vehicle support systems, electrical system or emission equipment.

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PHEV Power Powered Fleet 186

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

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. Not a small truck; not a wimpy engine(s). Fuel economy – same as SR5. Fuel economy: TBD. Fuel economy: TBD. 389 hp/479 lb.-ft.

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Tundra Toyota San Antonio F-150 82

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2018

The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will offer updated versions of the proven 5.3L This industry-first cylinder deactivation technology enables the engines to operate in 17 different cylinder patterns to optimize power delivery and efficiency. —Jordan Lee, Small Block chief engineer. Earlier post.) —Jordan Lee.

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Silverado 2019 Chevrolet Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2011

A new Carnegie Mellon University study released at the Washington Auto Show finds that for passenger cars, aadvanced vehicles with higher fuel economy—i.e, The also found that future fuel savings between the diesel and gasoline engines accounted for less than 20% of the difference in the resale price for the truck.

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Gasoline Diesel Price Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7 gasoline engine and automatic transmission). —Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer.

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Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

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. Refueling the Silverado at a 3,600 psi pump, indicated by the yellow handle. The LC8 engine.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

This system is designed and engineered to be installed in fourteen hours, including all controls and wiring harness, by a certified installer. HHS says that its system is expected to deliver at least a 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible through regenerating braking energy that is then used during acceleration.

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Fleet Hybrid Market Denver 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2016

The engine, mated to a six-speed automatic, is rated at an estimated 260 hp (195 kW) on gasoline and 230 horsepower (172 kW) on CNG. EPA figures put combined fuel economy in gasoline mode at 20 mpg combined (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway), and 19 mpg combined (16 mpg city/24 mpg highway) with natural gas. Equipped with the 3.6L

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

With each drive mode comes artificial engine sounds that are pumped through the Bose audio system. Of course there are other options appearing soon in the electric truck market—the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian’s R1T, the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Tesla Cybertruck. News: EV Truck Wars Ratchet Up (Chevrolet Silverado EV intro).

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150 97

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. Brett : The first thing is the lack of engine noise. Being an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) guy, the lack of the rumble–which I just love–was interesting. I love speed, I love power.

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Engine and Drive Choices. The midsize 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has two engines options, one transmission, and either front wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine has 228 horsepower (hp) and 258 pound-feet (lb.-ft) of torque, with both engines mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

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Chevrolet MPG SUV Fuel Economy 88

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2010

Verizon will add 501 Ford E-250 cargo vans upfitted with clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) engine packages to its fleet. Verizon last week announced the purchase of 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids. The vehicles are being converted to CNG by BAF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Earlier post.).

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Convert Ford Silverado Gas 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

The 8L90, the replacement for the venerable 6L80 six-speed in GM’s lineup, is offered as well as standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L increase in fuel economy over the previous six-speed automatic—and a quicker 0-60 time of 3.7 —Hart et al.

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GM Yukon Oil Convert 231

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2018

What tricks and technologies did Chevy engineers use to boost the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck? Which state will likely counter any proposed weakening of corporate average fuel-economy standards by the Trump administration?

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Honda Insight 2019 Insight Silverado 71

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. Posted by: Mike99 | Apr 13, 2009 6:25:20 PM The EV1 was an engineering Success.

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