GMC put its new 2014 Sierra pickup through more time in the wind tunnel than any other truck before it and, as a result, found significant design improvements to bolster efficiency. They also learned that a lot of “facts” about pickup truck aerodynamics are actually myths. To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers like Diane Bloch [...]
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Busting Myths of Pickup Truck Aerodynamics
May 19th, 2013 
Aaron Turpen 
Posted in Featured, Other Alt Fuels 
Tags: aerodynamics, Bloch, Fuel efficiency, General Motors, GMC, Pickup truck, Sierra, Tailgate 
No Comments »GM Begins Bi-Fuel CNG-Gasoline Pickup Truck Production
November 9th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers.
Utah company builds Volt-like pickup truck
June 27th, 2012 Aaron Turpen VIA Motors of Orem, Utah has built an extended range electric pickup truck that works in a way similar to a Chevrolet Volt. It is now being tested by, appropriately, a Utah power company. by Aaron Turpen, TorqueNews VIA Motors, which is famously backed by Bob Lutz, the former General Motors icon who is widely [...]
Posted in Electric Vehicles Tags: Bob Lutz, Chevrolet Volt, electric vehicle, General Motors, Orem Utah, Pickup truck, Utah 1 Comment »8 Stupid Options for Pickup Trucks
May 19th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Pickup trucks are as American as apple pie and hot dogs. They comprise one of the largest vehicle markets in the nation, which means they are often the focus of innovation – for good or ill. Here are eight options offered in pickups trucks that are.. well.. questionable. by Aaron Turpen, TorqueNews Love ‘em or [...]
Posted in Other Alt Fuels Tags: Dodge Ram, Ford F-Series, Pickup truck, Truck, Truck Sales No Comments »
