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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. The mild hybrid system extends the engine’s fuel cut-off time when the vehicle is decelerating, further improving fuel economy. Rong Guang EV. Monza MHEVs.

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XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

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AAMCO service centers will also be trained to provide any necessary warranty service and maintenance on the hybrid vehicles. Commercial vehicle installation takes less than four hours without modifying or removing the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine or transmission.

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Colorado State University retrofits two delivery trucks with hydraulic hybrid systems

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The vehicles, 2012 GMC trucks, will be put into delivery service on campus. The University anticipates the systems will save it up to $1,700 a year each in fuel and maintenance costs. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Although the combined costs of insurance, repairs, maintenance and fees and taxes, are higher for nearly all diesel models, the lower depreciation values and lower fuel costs of diesel vehicles contribute to a lower total cost of ownership—especially among passenger cars and SUVs. —Bruce Belzowski.

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News: Mid-Year EV Sales Hit Peak

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While the economy appears to have hit a speed bump, electric vehicle sales continue to soar as more vehicles enter the market and automakers are trying to keep up with demand. EVs now have a track record as fun-to-drive, low maintenance vehicles. Tesla Continues Strong Lead, But Competition Grows. Jeep Wrangler 4xe leads PHEVs.

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XL Hybrids conducting pilot tests of hybrid electric conversion systems for Class 1-3 commercial vans and trucks

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The tests will begin with the GM 2500 Series vans, including the Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans. XL Hybrids is working with equipment upfit companies and with fleet maintenance firms to certify them to install the hybrid powertrain on new and used vehicles. XL Hybrids, Inc., Earlier post.) Increased low-end torque.