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2014 Silverado and Sierra pickups leverage high- and ultra-high strength steels for weight reduction

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The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 have strategically replaced traditional steel with lightweight, high-strength steels for improved capability, safety and fuel efficiency. the use of advanced high-strength steels is the fastest-growing trend in auto manufacturing today. Click to enlarge. According to US Steel Corp.,

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New US Poll Finds 74% of Likely Voters Favor 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025

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A new national poll of likely voters conducted by the Mellman Group found that 74% of likely voters favor having “ the federal government require the auto industry to increase average fuel efficiency…to 60 miles per gallon by the year 2025.” The standards will cover model years 2017 to 2025.

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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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GMC unveils the midsize 2015 Canyon pickup; diesel coming in 2016

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GMC revealed the new 2015 Canyon midsize pickup on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The standard 2.5L From a refinement standpoint, the Canyon features triple-sealed doors inlaid in the body sides, like the 2014 Sierra, for improved aerodynamic performance and a quieter interior. A standard 4.2-inch-diagonal

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter Weighing in at 5,640 pounds, the Sierra 1500 AT4 has a maximum payload of 1,810 pounds and can tow 8,800 pounds. Brains and brawn.

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GM Announces B20 Capability For 2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel

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using B20 that meets ASTM International’s standard D7467, which covers biodiesel blends between B6 and B20. The new Duramax will power the redesigned 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, as well as the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. Extensive testing and validation was performed on the Duramax 6.6L

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Two US EV Charging Station Firsts

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The public “free of charge” electric vehicle charging station hosts one Tesla charger, two Avcons (useable, with an adaptor, for all EVs that require conductive charging, including conversions), and one SPI (Small Paddle Inductive charger) plus two Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) standard chargers. Sierra Nevada Brewing.

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