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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. liter direct injection engines, which are used in the Chevy Suburban, the GMC Yukon XL and several larger pickup trucks. liter direct injection engine. In addition to supporting the 5.3-liter

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

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The Police Department also has 10 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVs employed by NYPD Duty Captains for marked patrol. The projects in the long-term plan, including the purchase of some of the Nissan Altima hybrids, will be partially funded by an annual commitment of 10% of the City’s energy budget, which in fiscal year 2009 is $100 million.

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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. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with best-ever July sales of 15,912 units, up 32.5% Compared with June: Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Impala and Malibu contributed to a Chevrolet car retail increase of 8%. TMS posted July sales of 24,295 hybrid vehicles, up 19.3%