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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.

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

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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.

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Ford to offer 2014 F-150 with natural gas option

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Silverado 2500HD and 3500 HD and Sierra HD). The Ford F-150 averages 23 mpg on the highway (10.2 Businesses and fleet customers have been asking Ford to make F-150 available with CNG capability to take advantage of the fuel’s low price and clean emissions. —Jon Coleman, Ford fleet sustainability and technology manager.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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VTRUX trucks (Silverados) were claimed to manage 25 miles per gallon combined. When combined with the greater MPG achieved running the gasoline engine to support the electric motor, VTRUX models achieved a total mileage range similar to the standard gasoline versions.& VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Retail sales were down 9% while fleet sales declined 47%. Chevrolet truck sales increased 27%, led by increases by Silverado, Suburban, Avalanche, Colorado, HHR and Equinox. Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. General Motors. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% decline year-on-year by volume.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

Clean Fleet Report

liter V6, like the one Clean Fleet Report drove, puts out 308 hp and 270 lb.-ft. fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. -ft) of torque. The optional 3.6-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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In less than half a year since then, Chevrolet has introduced two larger all-electric SUVs, the Blazer EV and Equinox EV , as well as the Silverado EV pickup. Chevrolet is also making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord , which may eliminate the need to purchase a separate home charger. Powertrain.

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