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

Green Car Congress

Nat G CNG Solutions has delivered the first natural gas half-ton pickup trucks with General Motors’ 5.3-liter The 2015 model vehicles were purchased by local Houston company NewTex Plumbing and San Antonio-based Pioneer Energy Services. liter direct injection engine. l/100 km) highway. l/100 km) highway. direct injection engine.

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Ford to offer 2014 F-150 with natural gas option

Green Car Congress

Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. Silverado 2500HD and 3500 HD and Sierra HD). AT&T recently purchased 650 F-350 chassis cabs with the CNG-prep option. Natural Gas' Earlier post.).

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How Do Trailers Affect EV Range?

Clean Fleet Report

Chevrolet Silverado EV : 10,000 pounds. Your vehicle’s range is how far it can go on a gas tank or battery charge. EVs generally don’t have as long of a range as gas-powered vehicles, although they’re improving. Your vehicle’s range is how far it can go on a gas tank or battery charge. How Trailers Affect Range.

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Opinion: Why Choosing the Right Car Is More Important than Ever

Clean Fleet Report

Your Purchase Decision Will Define What You Can Do. For example, if you purchase something larger like a Chevrolet Silverado , then you’re getting access to a lot more storage space than if you were to buy a small coupe. Lastly, we can’t forget about operating costs, and how your purchase decision might affect them.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

EV Life

Budget models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, SUV crossovers like the Equinox Blazer EV, electric versions of popular legacy models like the Blazer EV, and high-performance trucks like the Silverado EV make up what is becoming an impressive lineup of all-electric options. But the low sticker price is not the end of your potential savings.

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General Motors inks cobalt supply deal with Glencore

Teslarati

As electric vehicles and the sector’s development continue to heat up, fueled by consumer sentiment that could shift a significant transition away from gas-powered cars, large automakers are stocking up on potential supplies. Both General Motors and Glencore are members of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). “GM

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

The Truth About Cars

Each vehicle would use the VIA plug-in powertrain which turned the existing gas engine into a range extender. Different to the Volt’s operation, all VTRUX models were a series hybrid: There was no mechanical connection between the gas engine and the wheels. VTRUX trucks (Silverados) were claimed to manage 25 miles per gallon combined.

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