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GM today announced the introduction of a bi-fuel option on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD, with the pickup trucks now also being able to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) besides gasoline.
The vehicles are powered by a 6.0-liter V8 engine that offers a combined gasoline & CNG driving range of over 650 miles (1,045 km). You can order one starting from Thursday, April 19, with the CNG option setting you back an extra $11,000, which means that the starting price for the vehicles sits at $40,100.
Joyce Mattman, director at GM Commercial Product and Specialty Vehicles, explains the benefits of using natural gas: “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.”
Joyce Mattman, director at GM Commercial Product and Specialty Vehicles, explains the benefits of using natural gas: “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.”
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