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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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Diesel sales in smaller vehicles showed modest growth in 2018, after a drop in both 2016 and 2017. Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pickup. Over a three-year period (not annualized), this category has seen a very strong growth rate of 35%, with the strongest growth in 2017 and 2018. Ram (Cummins) 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups.

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. gasoline engine and automatic transmission). gasoline engine and automatic transmission). Power is SAE-certified at 181 horsepower (135 kW) at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 N·m) at 2,000 rpm.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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In 2016, nearly 200 countries ratified the Paris Agreement, an international treaty to reduce emissions and slow global warming. Most of the world’s vehicles run on gasoline, requiring fossil fuels. Research shows that gasoline-powered cars and trucks accounted for over 80% of vehicle sales in the U.S.