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NHTSA issues safety advisory on preventing undercarriage corrosion to prevent brake-line failures; closes GM investigation

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NHTSA’s investigation stemmed from a vehicle owner’s petition in 2010, and covered about 6 million model year 1999-2003 GM Sierra, Silverado, Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon vehicles. The coated steel brake pipes in GM’s vehicles under investigation were similar to materials used by other manufacturers at the time.

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2013 Cadillac XTS will feature first GM application of sensor fusion; milestone toward semi- and fully autonomous vehicles

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Adaptive Forward Lighting. GM’s work on sensor fusion draws on its experience with The Boss, a fully autonomous Chevrolet Tahoe developed by GM, Carnegie Mellon University and other partner companies, and named for GM R&D founder Charles F. Intelligent Brake Assist. Forward Collision Alert. Safety Alert Seat. Lane Departure Warning.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe. 2008 and 2009 3.5L

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle. This collaboration created “The Boss” Chevrolet Tahoe, which brought autonomous vehicle operation to life in 2007. Smaller, smarter design.

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