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. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. A high-end look.

Sierra 97
article thumbnail

In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

Green Car Congress

In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. The mild hybrid system extends the engine’s fuel cut-off time when the vehicle is decelerating, further improving fuel economy. Rong Guang EV. Monza MHEVs.

Minivan 259
article thumbnail

XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

Green Car Congress

AAMCO service centers will also be trained to provide any necessary warranty service and maintenance on the hybrid vehicles. Commercial vehicle installation takes less than four hours without modifying or removing the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine or transmission.

article thumbnail

Colorado State University retrofits two delivery trucks with hydraulic hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

Colorado State University will retrofit two internal delivery trucks with fuel-efficient hydraulic hybrid systems, paid for by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office. The vehicles, 2012 GMC trucks, will be put into delivery service on campus. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

Colorado 218
article thumbnail

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Green Car Congress

In addition to holding their value better than gasoline-powered vehicles, diesels incur lower fuel costs—12-27% less for passenger cars and SUVs and 4-8% less for medium-duty pickups over three- and five-year periods. —Bruce Belzowski.

Cost Of 150
article thumbnail

XL Hybrids conducting pilot tests of hybrid electric conversion systems for Class 1-3 commercial vans and trucks

Green Car Congress

The tests will begin with the GM 2500 Series vans, including the Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans. The hybrid powertrain can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20% for urban fleets, according to the company. XL Hybrids, Inc., Earlier post.) A three- to five-year payback for fleet customers.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Fuel economy for the 3.0L This means when towing a grade it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. It did not disappoint. The comfy chair.