General Motors Will Field Industry’s Most Expansive Lineup of Diesel-powered Vehicles in 2017

Diesel propulsion deserves wider consideration by fleet managers across the country.

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General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference.

“Diesel propulsion deserves wider consideration by fleet managers across the country,” Schwegman said. “Truck customers know that diesel power lets them tow and haul big loads with confidence. In cars and crossovers like the Chevrolet Cruze and Equinox, diesel propulsion can deliver hybrid-like highway fuel economy with less complexity and driving range that can top 500 miles on the highway.” 

“With biodiesel production and retail distribution expanding, and so many proven benefits, we believe more fleets will embrace the technology as part of their sustainability plans,” Schwegman said. “If our diesel customers fueled exclusively with B20, we estimate that consumption of petroleum-based fuels could be reduced by hundreds of millions gallons annually.” 

Chevrolet offers the industry’s broadest lineup of B20-capable diesel propulsion for fleet, commercial and retail customers, including: Express full-size vans; Silverado HD full-size pickups; the Colorado mid-size pickup; the Low Cab Forward commercial truck; the 2017 Cruze compact car and the 2018 Equinox compact crossover.

GM also redesigned its Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel offered on the 2017 Silverado HD. This next-generation engine offers more horsepower and torque than ever — an SAE-certified 445 hp and 910 lb.-ft. – and 19 percent increase in torque over the current Duramax 6.6L.

In 2018, Chevrolet will add a fifth diesel-powered truck line: a new Class 4/5 conventional cab truck being developed jointly with Navistar. 

 

GM Fleet’s Biodiesel Options

Chevrolet Express (Cargo, Passenger, Cutaway)

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward  

Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Silverado (2500HD, 3500HD, Chassis Cab)

Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Cruze (Sedan, Hatchback)

GMC Savana (Cargo, Passenger, Cutaway)

GMC Sierra (2500HD, 3500HD, Chassis Cab)

GMC Canyon

GMC Terrain

 

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