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

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liter direct injection engine. The DuraDrive DI system is a completely redesigned system using Tier 1 OEM tested components engineered to accommodate the unique operating characteristics of the direct injection engine. liter engine, AGA Systems has also started shipping the DuraDrive DI for GM’s 6.2 l/100 km) highway.

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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

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The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. That unit comes with a 10-speed automatic and should provide a 21 mpg combined EPA-certified economy rating when configured for front-wheel drive. Additionally, the TX is supposed to offer more room for luggage, yielding 20.1

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Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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DSF—a software-enabled powertrain technology that integrates advanced digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls—reduces the pumping losses while improving the combustion stability in spark ignition engines. mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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GM to Introduce 2010 GMC Terrain at New York Show

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The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 L/100km) from its 2.4L, four-cylinder Ecotec direct injection engine. City fuel economy is estimated to be 21 mpg US (11.2 Both engines are mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.

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Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

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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. While 2045 may still be more than two decades away, emissions advances in internal combustion engines (ICE) are continuing.

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Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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The 8L90, the replacement for the venerable 6L80 six-speed in GM’s lineup, is offered as well as standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L In the 2015 Corvette Stingray, the new 8-speed enables a class-leading 29-mpg (8.1 —Hart et al. axle ratio.

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