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24/08/2006, 22h37
General Motors Corp. said Thursday that it will introduce after 2009 a new V-8 turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent for North American light-duty trucks.
The premium V-8 diesel is expected to maintain improved fuel efficiency compared with gasoline engines that produce similar power. The new engine will take up the same space as a small-block V-8 gas engine.
"This new GM light-duty diesel is expected to become a favorite among customers who require excellent towing ability and fuel efficiency," Tom Stephens, GM's group vice president for powertrain, said in a statement.
"It will meet the stringent 2010 emissions standards, and it will be compliant in all 50 states."
The world's No. 1 automaker said the engine will produce 13 percent less carbon dioxide than traditional gasoline engines. Detroit-based GM said it currently sells more than 1 million diesel engines a year.
The premium V-8 diesel is expected to maintain improved fuel efficiency compared with gasoline engines that produce similar power. The new engine will take up the same space as a small-block V-8 gas engine.
"This new GM light-duty diesel is expected to become a favorite among customers who require excellent towing ability and fuel efficiency," Tom Stephens, GM's group vice president for powertrain, said in a statement.
"It will meet the stringent 2010 emissions standards, and it will be compliant in all 50 states."
The world's No. 1 automaker said the engine will produce 13 percent less carbon dioxide than traditional gasoline engines. Detroit-based GM said it currently sells more than 1 million diesel engines a year.