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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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PSI is one of North America’s largest and most experienced providers of integrated turn-key, alternative-fuel powertrain solutions. GM will supply vehicles equipped with the 6.0L GM will supply vehicles equipped with the 6.0L All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels. CNG and LPG Models.

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FedEx receives first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop

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received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) focused on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. The delivery comes just months after BrightDrop’s commercialization of the Zevo 600 as the fastest vehicle to market in GM’s history. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.).

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The Number of People Willing to Buy an EV Has Declined Since 2023

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Automakers offer at least eight years and up to 100,000 miles of warranty coverage for electric drivetrain components, and most research shows that batteries should last more than a decade. Automakers are returning to hybrids and plug-in hybrids to satisfy buyers’ desire for more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles.

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GM to introduce CNG-gasoline bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala in US next summer

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2015 Chevrolet CNG-Capable, Bi-Fuel Impala. General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. Total range is expected to be up to 500 miles (805 km). Click to enlarge.

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Efficient Drivetrains introduces CNG PHEV for agriculture work truck applications

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The CNG PHEV features a technology collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems , integrating the EDI PowerDrive Plug-in Hybrid powertrain and the A-1 CNG Frame-Mount (FM) natural gas system into the Class-4 GM work truck commonly utilized by the agriculture industry.

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. The vehicles on these routes can travel up to 200 miles on a tank of propane. The Freightliner Custom Chassis built for UPS uses a GM engine.

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CNG Process for GM Full-Size Vans Nears Completion; PCI Providing the Fuel System

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The CNG vehicle uses GM’s Vortec 6.0L V8 engine, modified with hardened exhaust valves, and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with gaseous fuel systems. These hardened engines will be assembled into the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans at GM’s Wentzville, Mo.

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