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GM to use wind power for more than 50% of annual vehicle output from Arlington Assembly plant

Green Car Congress

Arlington Assembly produces more than 1,200 vehicles daily, including the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. The 115 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy will be enough to manufacture more than half of the plant’s annual vehicle output.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla Model 3, $2.2M seized from man who fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loans

Teslarati

One of his purchases occurred on July 30th, where Brooks initiated a wire transfer to Tesla in the amount of $60,407 for the purchase of a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The DOJ affidavit indicates that Brooks was, in fact, the purchaser of the vehicle. Brooks also purchase 38 other used cars, the DOJ said.

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

Green Car Congress

Dependability has a direct impact on purchase decisions and brand loyalty. Among owners who experienced no problems with their vehicle, 55% purchased the same brand again. In contrast, only 41% of owners who experienced three or more problems with their vehicle stayed with the same brand for their next purchase.

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

Green Car Congress

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%

Green Car Congress

GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. Compared with June: Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Impala and Malibu contributed to a Chevrolet car retail increase of 8%. Chevrolet truck sales increased 27%, led by increases by Silverado, Suburban, Avalanche, Colorado, HHR and Equinox.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

A decade on the EV road Hall’s involvement in the EV world began when he purchased a Nissan LEAF in 2011. Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. I discovered that in British Columbia and the Yukon, and also Alaska, you can actually find electricity easier than gasoline.” I had to be creative,” Hall continued. “I

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