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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

General Motors Research & Development developed an aluminum-to-aluminum welding technology expected to enable more use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles, which can help improve fuel economy and driving performance. —Blair Carlson, GM manufacturing systems research lab group manager.

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GM Yukon Tahoe Fuel Economy 268

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APRIL 9, 2015

NHTSA issued the advisory in conjunction with the agency’s closing of an investigation into brake-line failures in General Motors trucks and SUVs built in model years 1999 to 2003. The coated steel brake pipes in GM’s vehicles under investigation were similar to materials used by other manufacturers at the time.

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GM 2003 Pennsylvania Yukon 150

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APRIL 25, 2016

In the ongoing quest to reduce fuel consumption, some engine manufacturers are incorporating devices that deactivate the valve train in some cylinders in an effort to reduce pumping losses—one of the primary energy losses in throttled spark ignition engines. Tula Technology used a production General Motors L94 6.2L

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

The technology study was announced last month by Cummins, the largest heavy-duty engine manufacturer, and Tula Technology, a technology innovator in Silicon Valley that has become a supplier to OEMs. Like Cummins, Tula is also looking beyond ICE , applying its efficiency technology to electric motors to increase range while using less energy.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 93

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota all sell models with high hybrid value ratings, UCS noted. But muscle hybrids, such as the GMC Yukon Hybrid and Lexus LS 600h L, which emphasize power over increased mileage and reduced emissions, have much lower hybrid value, according to the group.

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LS 600H Hybrid Civic Hybrid Fusion 236

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JUNE 4, 2009

a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. GMC Yukon and Sierra. CleanFUEL North America, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with IMPCO Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala.

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USA Engine GMC Sierra 150

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AUGUST 21, 2014

The 8L90, the replacement for the venerable 6L80 six-speed in GM’s lineup, is offered as well as standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ), and on the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. milliseconds. Transmissions'

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GM Yukon Oil Convert 231

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Canada-based FLO announced the installation of the first wave of workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of a multi-year agreement with General Motors (GM), whereby FLO provides AC Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers for GM to be installed on their premises in the United States.

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GM Arlington Yukon Escalade 259

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

General Motors Co. announced today that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan.

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Cadillac GM Building Yukon 248

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AUGUST 4, 2009

General Motors. GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% American Honda Motor Co., On 27 July, Chrysler restarted production at 9 of its 11 manufacturing facilities. Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

Here is a look at how each manufacturer faired: Ford: It was a decent month for Ford with the new hybrid version of the Fusion and Milan boosting overall hybrid sales to 3,649 units - a June sales record and up 91 per cent compared to the previous year. per cent in volume to 859,847 units. per cent year on year. The LS600h meanwhile saw a 57.5

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Hybrid Sale Camry Hybrid Saturn 42

Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2009

Here is how each manufacturer faired: Ford: The addition of the Fusion and Milan Hybrids gave Ford a neat boost with hybrid sales up 21 per cent compared to April 2008. Together the two cars sold 2,299 units. Meanwhile, the Ford Escape and Mariner hybrids saw sales drop by 40.5 per cent year-on-year - there were a combined 1,165 units sold.

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Hybrid Sale GS450H Saturn 39