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DMAX Ltd, the General Motors - Isuzu joint venture that builds Duramax diesel engines for heavy-duty trucks, has announced plans to invest $60 million in its Ohio plant. The investment that will be used to update the engines to meet future emissions requirements will retain about 500 jobs at the facility.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates GM’s commitment to continuously invest in technologies that reduce the impact of our vehicles on the environment, while maintaining performance attributes required by customers in the areas of towing and hauling loads,” said GM North America manufacturing manager Christine Sitek.
DMAX Ohio is home to the Duramax 6.6-liter Turbo Diesel engine that powers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy duty trucks and the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. The mill delivers 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque.
“The Duramax diesel’s performance is renowned in the industry, and these updates to improve our emissions will make it that much better," added Maho Mitsuya, DMAX president and chief operating officer.
DMAX Ohio is home to the Duramax 6.6-liter Turbo Diesel engine that powers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy duty trucks and the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. The mill delivers 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque.
“The Duramax diesel’s performance is renowned in the industry, and these updates to improve our emissions will make it that much better," added Maho Mitsuya, DMAX president and chief operating officer.
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