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Verizon Purchases 576 Chevy Silverado Two-Mode Hybrids Pickups

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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. Tags: Brief. V-8 engine to operate in its more economical V-4 mode for longer periods.

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New 6.6L Duramax Turbodiesel for Silverado Offers More Power, Lower Fuel Consumption and Lower Emissions

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V8 Turbo with 2011 Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic for Silverado HD. liter turbodiesel V8 on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD launching this summer. The new Duramax turbodiesel delivers up to 11% greater highway fuel economy than the outgoing vehicle. Tags: Diesel Engines. 2011 Duramax 6.6L

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All 2010 Chevy and GMC V8 Trucks Feature Variable Valve Timing

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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. When working with Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) on the 5.3L

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EV Power Systems Targeting PHEV Retrofit at Electric Utility Truck Fleets

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The new PHEV systems increases fuel economy by 30% with a return on investment (ROI) of approximately 30% at current fuel prices in start/stop applications, according to EVPS. Silverado) the system is mounted behind the transmission at U-joint of drive shaft. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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Hydraulic Hybrid Systems and EMI Partner to Target Fleet Retrofit Market; First Retrofit Underway

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HHS says that its system is expected to deliver at least a 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible through regenerating braking energy that is then used during acceleration. HHS has also purchased a totaled 2008 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 that will serve as a demonstration vehicle.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag. If the on-road performance, off-road capability, and $111,500 price tag doesn’t elicit the same reaction, then the Hummer EV probably isn’t for you. A little help in back. Familiar Design.

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Verizon Converting 501 New Ford E-Series Vans to Run on Natural Gas

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Verizon last week announced the purchase of 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. Tags: Brief. Verizon purchased the vans from Ukiah Ford in Ukiah, Calif.

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