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GM-Isuzu JV DMAX invests $60 million in Ohio diesel engine plant

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million engines since opening in 2000. has invested $760 million in the DMAX facility since 2000. Turbo Diesel engine used in the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Established in 1998, DMAX has produced almost 1.6 GM owns 60% and Isuzu owns 40% of the venture that makes the Duramax diesel for heavy-duty trucks.

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2-millionth Duramax Diesel engine rolls off the line in Ohio

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plant began in 1998, with the first engine rolling off the line July 17, 2000. DMAX makes the Duramax diesel engines for heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. Groundbreaking for the DMAX, Ltd. was established in 1998. GM owns 60 percent and Isuzu owns 40 percent of the joint venture.

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52% of GM facilities worldwide are landfill-free

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Plastic caps and shipping aids from the Fort Wayne facility are converted into radiator shrouds for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups built at the plant. The company has reduced total non-recycled waste 75% between 2000 and 2010 at manufacturing sites around the world.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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Not listed. 4 2023 $7500 $80,000 Personalize incentives Note: If you bought your EV before April 18, 2023, you can also check EV tax credit eligibility on FuelEconomy.gov.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Haul or tow -- buy a Silverado. Posted by: Toad | Apr 14, 2009 4:26:55 AM I am still unsure why GM gets chastised for providing such a wide range of vehicles -- you want fuel efficient buy a 4 cyl. Cobalt, you want big get a Suburban, a Corvette gets you 600+ HP. Its still consumer choice as it was 5 or 10 years ago.

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