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Verizon Purchases 576 Chevy Silverado Two-Mode Hybrids Pickups

Green Car Congress

Verizon has purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids. The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. V-8 engine to operate in its more economical V-4 mode for longer periods. Tags: Brief.

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All 2010 Chevy and GMC V8 Trucks Feature Variable Valve Timing

Green Car Congress

All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Tags: Brief.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

With each drive mode comes artificial engine sounds that are pumped through the Bose audio system. Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag. News: EV Truck Wars Ratchet Up (Chevrolet Silverado EV intro). A little help in back.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Posted by: Na | Apr 13, 2009 4:28:53 PM 18 models that get 30 mpg, yeah right! Thats short-sighted.

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