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

Green Car Congress

The 2015 model vehicles were purchased by local Houston company NewTex Plumbing and San Antonio-based Pioneer Energy Services. GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks for each fleet were upgraded to run on either natural gas or gasoline using the new DuraDrive DI natural gas system, supplied by Utah-based AGA Systems. l/100 km) highway.

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GM to use wind power for more than 50% of annual vehicle output from Arlington Assembly plant

Green Car Congress

Arlington Assembly produces more than 1,200 vehicles daily, including the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. Once on line, the company will exceed its commitment to use 125 MW of renewable energy by 2020. million in energy costs annually.

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LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

Green Car Congress

The GMC-brand vehicles include Sierra, Yukon and Savana vans. The company soon expects to receive additional certifications for Ford, GM and Dodge vehicles. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines. Icom’s total number of EPA certifications now stands at 40.

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Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

Clean Fleet Report

According to dozens of automotive story headlines, the internal combustion engine, running on gasoline or diesel, is dead or dying as customers, auto companies and investors flock to electric powertrains. Tula has a track record with gasoline engine applications of the DSF technology.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. I discovered that in British Columbia and the Yukon, and also Alaska, you can actually find electricity easier than gasoline.” “At the end of the day, we add it all up,” he said. Along the way, he attracted constant attention, both from those he encountered and the media.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. I discovered that in British Columbia and the Yukon, and also Alaska, you can actually find electricity easier than gasoline.” “At the end of the day, we add it all up,” he said. Along the way, he attracted constant attention, both from those he encountered and the media.

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