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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.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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IMPCO’s bi-fuel system is a certified engine conversion for the following vehicles: 2007 5.4L GMC Yukon and Sierra. 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala. liter Chevrolet G Van and GMC Savana. liter Chevrolet Silverado, Express, and G Van. liter GMC Sierra and Savana. Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe.

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

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The hybrid Altimas are partially funded by the intra-agency Energy Conservation Steering Committee, created by Executive Order signed by Mayor Bloomberg in 2007 and chaired by Deputy Mayor for Operations Edward Skyler. The Police Department also has 10 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVs employed by NYPD Duty Captains for marked patrol.