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GM introduces CNG bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups

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General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles.

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Bolivian government promoting jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production

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and a series of elements that will allow us to stop importing oil, diesel and gasoline and be self-sufficient. In September 2022, Bolivia began the construction of the Biodiesel Plant 1, which will be located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, which will have a capacity to produce 1,500 barrels per day (bpd).

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GMC and Chevrolet bi-fuel pickup production begins

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Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L V8 engine runs on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG) and switches between the two fuels without affecting performance.

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Chevrolet, GMC expand CNG truck and van offerings

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Chevrolet and GMC will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks and all-new dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans next year. The system automatically switches to gasoline when the CNG tank is depleted.

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Chevrolet, GMC price bi-fuel pickups $11,000 above suggested base-vehicle price

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Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013Ú Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning 19 April. The pickups, which run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline, have a Vortec 6.0L CNG has maintained a significantly lower retail price than either gasoline or diesel. per gallon of gasoline.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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These kilometers have predominantly been driven by gasoline and diesel cars, exacerbating the air pollution crisis in European cities. The coalition includes organizations such as the Sierra Club, Nabu, Respire, MilieuDefensie, Bond Beter Leefmilieu, Les Chercheurs d’Air and Transport & Environment.

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

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GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado trucks for each fleet were upgraded to run on either natural gas or gasoline using the new DuraDrive DI natural gas system, supplied by Utah-based AGA Systems. The 2015 model vehicles were purchased by local Houston company NewTex Plumbing and San Antonio-based Pioneer Energy Services. l/100 km) highway.

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