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ALG Recognizes Sierra and Silverado HD Models for Tech Innovation
The Sierra and Silverado HD models are favorites of drivers who want unparalleled capability and advanced systems. Now, the HD models are pushing limits with their ingenious tech, snagging a well-deserved 2020 Innovation Award from ALG. Recognized in the Technology Innovation category for the available trailer camera system, the GMC Sierra HD and Chevrolet Silverado HD are helping drivers master the challenges of towing. “The 2020 Innovation Awards winners not only reflect creativity and forward-thinking product visions that challenge the status quo, but they also demonstrate the successful execution of the vision in a way that enhances the vehicle’s appeal for consumers,” said Eric Lyman, Chief Industry Analyst at ALG,…
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The Fuel-Efficient Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel Engine
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has received major improvements for the 2020 model year. One such improvement is the addition of the all-new Duramax® 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel I6 engine. This powerful engine has an impressive EPA-estimated 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.* The team that developed both the Duramax® diesel engine and the 2020 Silverado 1500 planned for a truck that is both efficient and powerful. The engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission to reach 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, so you’ll have plenty of strength for tough jobs. The engine is not only the first Silverado 1500 diesel engine, but it’s also the first diesel engine…
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Wards 10 Best Engines List Includes Silverado’s 6.2-liter V8
Each year, WardsAuto showcases the best new models and technological innovations. This year, the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s available 6.2-liter V8 engine with Dynamic Fuel Management earned a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines list. Dynamic Fuel Management Dynamic Fuel Management is the next generation of Chevrolet’s fuel-saving engine technology. While its predecessor, Active Fuel Management, switched between eight and four cylinders, DFM has 17 cylinder patterns to maximize fuel efficiency. Depending on power needs, it can even power the truck on just two cylinders. Progression Of Technology “Chevrolet first introduced its Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation system in 2005, and Dynamic Fuel Management is a natural progression…