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Chevrolet, GMC Announce Bi-Fuel Pickup
Pricing
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra bi-fuel pickups available for order
April 19
April 17 2012
DETROIT – Chevrolet and GMC extended cab heavy-duty pickup trucks with
a bi-fuel option will sell for $11,000 above the suggested base-vehicle
price. Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013
Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning Thursday (April
19).
The pickups, which run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline,
have a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between the
two fuel systems. A single light-weight Type 3 tank in the bed
maximizes available payload and bed space, offering more usable space
than competitors.
The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD offer customers fueling flexibility
with a combined CNG and gasoline range of more than 650 miles - the
longest range available in the bi-fuel truck market.
“The announcement of the bi-fuel Silverado and Sierra has been
well-received among customers, which sends a clear message that
businesses are looking for alternative fuel options to meet their
needs,” said Ed Peper, general manager, GM Fleet and Commercial
Operations. “The addition of the full-size bi-fuel pickups to our
product portfolio is part of our commitment to offer great products,
innovative business solutions and an exceptional customer experience.”
The pickups, which provide more options than any on the market, will be
available in standard and long-box, two-or-four-wheel drive in the
extended cab models, offering customization for specific
needs.
“Businesses are looking for ways to control their costs while reducing
vehicle emissions and becoming less dependent on fluctuating gas
prices. The low cost of ownership makes these vehicles a realistic
solution,” said Joyce Mattman, director, GM Commercial Product and
Specialty Vehicles. “CNG has maintained a significantly lower
retail price than either gasoline or diesel. The current average price
of CNG is equivalent to $1.89 per gallon of gasoline. Customers
could save $5,000 to $10,000 over a three-year period, depending on
their driving habits.”
The bi-fuel trucks will be covered by GM’s three-year, 36,000-mile new
vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain
warranty and vehicle emissions warranty, meeting all Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB)
emission certification requirements.
The entire manufacturer-backed gaseous fuel system in the vehicles
meets GM’s strict quality, durability, safety testing and is covered
under the extensive warranty. The trucks are built in Fort Wayne, Ind.,
and then sent to the Tier One supplier for installation of the CNG
bi-fuel delivery and storage system.
To find more information about advanced propulsion vehicles available,
visit gmfleet.com, or for timely responses to fleet-related questions,
join the GM Fleet and Commercial Customer Service LinkedIn group.
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