Engine, Manufacturer and Yukon

GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

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JUNE 9, 2023

General Motors plans to invest more than $500 million in Arlington Assembly to prepare the plant for production of future internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size SUVs, subject to successful discussions with local government officials. The Yukon Denali Ultimate trim also tied for first in the J.D. Initial Quality Study.

Arlington

Arlington Yukon SUV Escalade

FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Arlington currently assembles the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Tahoe for markets in 32 countries across the globe, making it the most export-heavy manufacturing site within GM. Parking lot at GM Arlington Assembly in Texas.

GM

GM Arlington Yukon Escalade

GM investing $2B in Spring Hill plant to build EVs, starting with Cadillac LYRIQ

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

announced today that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan. General Motors Co. million will be invested at Orion Assembly.

Cadillac

Cadillac GM Building Yukon

First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

liter direct injection engine. The DuraDrive DI system is a completely redesigned system using Tier 1 OEM tested components engineered to accommodate the unique operating characteristics of the direct injection engine. liter engine, AGA Systems has also started shipping the DuraDrive DI for GM’s 6.2 l/100 km) highway.

Texas

Texas Gas San Antonio GM

Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Some of that revolves around using the time to better manage capital investment related to EV demand (or lack thereof) while the rest seems to apply to engineering changes that might make the vehicles more profitable. But the real issue likely stems from legacy manufacturers’ general inability to make EVs profitable.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet GM Yukon Escalade

LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Icom North America, a developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received 17 new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. liter engines. liter engines.

EPA

EPA GM Yukon Tahoe

CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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JUNE 4, 2009

a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. IMPCO’s bi-fuel system is a certified engine conversion for the following vehicles: 2007 5.4L GMC Yukon and Sierra. CleanFUEL North America, Inc. a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.,

USA

USA Engine GMC Sierra

Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28. Just as we’ve seen with many other manufacturers, major changes and updates can cause reliability to slide. GMC inches up one spot to number 25 due to average or above reliability for the Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL.

Dodge

Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick

Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

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.

Diesel

Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon

2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

But that’s the point, as the manufacturer was clearly trying to maximize interior volume without sacrificing cargo. The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. liter V6 gasoline engine for a very agreeable 406 horsepower and 30 mpg combined fuel economy.

Lexus

Lexus Highlander Yukon MPG

Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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APRIL 25, 2016

DSF—a software-enabled powertrain technology that integrates advanced digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls—reduces the pumping losses while improving the combustion stability in spark ignition engines. V8 engine, modified by Tula to be compatible with Dynamic Skip Fire. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy GM GMC

Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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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 gear used with previous six-speed automatic models, engine rpm is reduced by 8% (123 rpm) on the highway at 70 mph.

GM

GM Yukon Oil Convert

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GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

GM investing $2B in Spring Hill plant to build EVs, starting with Cadillac LYRIQ

First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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