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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

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But that’s the point, as the manufacturer was clearly trying to maximize interior volume without sacrificing cargo. The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. liter V6 gasoline engine for a very agreeable 406 horsepower and 30 mpg combined fuel economy.

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

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During EPA testing the DuraDrive DI set a record for efficiency on an eight-cylinder natural gas truck, achieving 23 mpg (10.2 liter direct injection engines, which are used in the Chevy Suburban, the GMC Yukon XL and several larger pickup trucks. l/100 km) highway. In addition to supporting the 5.3-liter direct injection engine.

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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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In the ongoing quest to reduce fuel consumption, some engine manufacturers are incorporating devices that deactivate the valve train in some cylinders in an effort to reduce pumping losses—one of the primary energy losses in throttled spark ignition engines. mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. Earlier post.)

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Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

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The technology study was announced last month by Cummins, the largest heavy-duty engine manufacturer, and Tula Technology, a technology innovator in Silicon Valley that has become a supplier to OEMs. A workhorse diesel gets cleaner and more efficient.

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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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GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. On 27 July, Chrysler restarted production at 9 of its 11 manufacturing facilities. Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. General Motors.

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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

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