Chevy Truck Alternative Fuel Options for 2018
The alternative fuel options for the entire lineup of Chevrolet trucks keep growing as the company seeks ways to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. For far too many years automakers have relied on finding ways to improve efficiency in gasoline and diesel engines. But to the engineers at General Motors, this simply isn't good enough. In an effort to produce green trucks in the future, there are several alternatives that can be installed in any new Chevrolet truck.
New Trucks for Sale, New Alternative Fuels
Today there are alternative fuels that have been proven to be far more environmentally friendly. These include E85 ethanol flex fuel. This is a blend of 51 to 83 percent ethanol with gasoline. The mix ratio depends on location and time of year. New Chevy truck models available with E85 flex-fuel capability include the Tahoe PPV/SSV, Silverado, Silverado HD, Silverado SSV, and the Suburban.
Biodiesel is one of the latest forms of non-fossil fuels to hit the market and is rapidly becoming available nationwide. At Chevrolet, all currently available Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 engines are designed to run on B20 Biodiesel. These engines are available in the Silverado 2500/3500HD models. They provide amazing hauling power coupled with one of the most powerful diesel engines available and are environmentally friendly at the same time.
New Chevrolet Trucks, Old Fuels
No one ever said you had to stick to traditional fuels like gasoline or diesel to fuel Chevy trucks. In fact, Chevrolet already has options on the market that use neither. Several models are now available that have been designed to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified-petroleum gas (LPG). These make perfect heavy-duty fleet vehicles as they offer a highly efficient alternative fuel for use in high-usage vehicles.
A new partnership between Power Solutions International Inc. and General Motors has made it possible to equip more heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans with a 6.0L V8 engine that is designed to run on these alternative fuels.
Looking Towards Future Trucks
This is just the beginning when it comes to alternative fuels and Chevy trucks. General Motors is dedicated to developing new engines and new technologies to take advantage of many other sources of fuel now and in the future. Who knows, maybe the next generation of Chevy trucks will be powered by a fuel cell.
Ready to take a look at the 2018 alternative fuel powered Chevrolet trucks? Then come to Bill Black Chevrolet and let our sales consultants show them to you. We have a great selection for you to choose from. Once you've had a chance to find the one you like, take it out for a test drive and consider any options you would like. Come early, bring your trade, and be ready to drive home in your brand new Chevrolet truck.
