Remove Economy Remove EPA Remove MPG Remove Sierra
article thumbnail

GM: new Sierra 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 highway fuel economy tops Ford EcoBoost V-6

Green Car Congress

V-8 EcoTec3 AFM VVT DI (L83) for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 Fuel economy.

Sierra 262
article thumbnail

2014 Silverado and Sierra pickups leverage high- and ultra-high strength steels for weight reduction

Green Car Congress

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 have strategically replaced traditional steel with lightweight, high-strength steels for improved capability, safety and fuel efficiency. Similarly, making the most of mass also enables Silverados and Sierras equipped with the 4.3L These materials reduce mass and increase strength.

Sierra 257
article thumbnail

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

Clean Fleet Report

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 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

Sierra 97
article thumbnail

All 2010 Chevy and GMC V8 Trucks Feature Variable Valve Timing

Green Car Congress

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. V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Toyota Tundra 4.6L

GMC 170
article thumbnail

GM expands B20 biodiesel lineup with new cars, crossovers and trucks

Green Car Congress

turbo-diesel engine and standard 6-speed manual or available 9-speed automatic transmission, it is expected to better the 46 mpg (5.11 l/100 km) EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of the first-generation diesel model. EPA estimates are not yet available. GMC Sierra (2500HD, 3500HD, Chassis Cab). Coupled with a 1.6L

GM 150
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

Clean Fleet Report

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. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined. AWD – 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined.

Tundra 82
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

liter mild hybrid produces 335 hp and has an EPA rating of 20 mpg city/27 highway and 22 combined. mpg, which was a nice surprise for such a powerful engine. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

Hybrid 74