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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Passes 1 Million Miles
No Gasoline or Tailpipe Pollution in Reaching Milestone
2009-09-11 -- DETROIT, September 11 - The Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles today passed 1 million miles of gasoline and tailpipe pollution-free driving by homemakers, accountants, computer game designers and others using the vehicles every day in real-world conditions.
More than 50,000 gallons of gasoline have been saved so far in the fuel cell Equinox, more than 100 of which are part of the largest consumer fuel cell demonstration fleet in the world. The fuel cell electric Equinox runs on electricity created by an on-board fuel cell stack. The only emissions are wisps of water vapor. » read more »
Chevrolet Builds 1,500,000th Corvette
Pricing announced for the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport
2009-06-10 -- DETROIT - At the June meeting of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, Karen Rafferty, Chevrolet Product Marketing Director, today announced the recent production of the 1,500,000th Corvette at GM Bowling Green Assembly.
"The 1.5 millionth Corvette is a great example of how Chevy is America's Brand," Rafferty said. "For nearly 60 years we have built America's Sports Car and this milestone is a solid proof point."
The 1.5 millionth Corvette, built on May 28, is a white convertible 3LT with red interior and black top (similar to the first, 500,000th and 1 millionth Corvettes built in 1953, 1977 and 1992 respectively). The first Corvette rolled off the assembly line on June 30, 1953. » read more »
GM Places Duramax 4.5L V-8 Diesel on Hold
2009-03-11 -- Given the current economic climate, GM has reviewed and updated its U.S. product portfolio and has decided to place on indefinite hold its previously announced plan to add a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine in 2010 to its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks.
Chevrolet and GMC will continue to offer a heavy duty Duramax 6.6L V-8 diesel, which is class-leading in both horsepower and torque. Light-duty truck customers can also choose from several fuel-efficient gasoline engines with GM’s Active Fuel Management mated to a six-speed transmission or a new 2-Mode hybrid that provides up to 40 percent improved city fuel mileage and 25 percent improvement in overall fuel efficiency. In fact, no other full-size pickup has better fuel economy. » read more »
The Sky Is the Limit at the State Fair of Texas
Chevrolet - the Official Vehicle of the State Fair of Texas - Will Be Flying High with Soaring Displays, Captivating Concept Cars, Games and Prizes, and Live Entertainment
2007-09-28, DALLAS – Chevrolet is taking the State Fair of Texas to new heights with an array of fun-filled activities for the whole family when the longest-running State Fair in the country gets underway September 28 through October 21. » read more »
Carl Crawford Named Tampa Bay Devil Rays Recipient of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award, Presented by Chevrolet
09/05/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- Carl Crawford today was named the Tampa Bay Devil Rays recipient of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. He is now one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2007 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outstanding skills on the baseball field with devoted work in the community. » read more »