05-19-2005, 08:11 PM
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GreenHybrid Founder
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Real Name: Jason Siegel
Location: Houston, TX
Hybrids: 2004 Toyota Prius
Posts: 4,465
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GM focusing on improving light truck fuel economy
Sounds a lot like Honda's system to me. Since when did GM have this ability?
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General Motors is bringing new hybrid and gasoline engine technology to bear to help boost fuel economy of light trucks.
Displacement on demand (DOD) is what Brian McVeigh, general manager for GM’s Fleet & Commercial division, believes should offer the biggest boost to light truck fuel economy. DOD turns engine cylinders “on” and “off” depending on how much power the vehicle needs at any one time. That would give GM’s V-8 engines the ability to sip gasoline like a V-4 in light inner city and steady highway driving conditions, said McVeigh.
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http://fleetowner.com/news/gm_light_...conomy_051905/ |