Chevrolet and GMC extended cab heavy-duty pickup trucks with a bi-fuel option will sell for $11,000 above the suggested base-vehicle price.  Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning Thursday (April 19).

The pickups, which run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline, have a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between the two fuel systems. A single light-weight Type 3 tank in the bed maximizes available payload and bed space, offering more usable space than competitors.

The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD offer customers fueling flexibility with a combined CNG and gasoline range of more than 650 miles – the longest range available in the bi-fuel truck market.

“The announcement of the bi-fuel Silverado and Sierra has been well-received among customers, which sends a clear message that businesses are looking for alternative fuel options to meet their needs,” said Ed Peper, general manager, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations.  “The addition of the full-size bi-fuel pickups to our product portfolio is part of our commitment to offer great products, innovative business solutions and an exceptional customer experience.”

The pickups, which provide more options than any on the market, will be available in standard and long-box, two-or-four-wheel drive in the extended cab models, offering customization for specific needs.    

“Businesses are looking for ways to control their costs while reducing vehicle emissions and becoming less dependent on fluctuating gas prices. The low cost of ownership makes these vehicles a realistic solution,” said Joyce Mattman, director, GM Commercial Product and Specialty Vehicles.  “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.”

The bi-fuel trucks will be covered by GM’s three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and vehicle emissions warranty, meeting all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission certification requirements.

The entire manufacturer-backed gaseous fuel system in the vehicles meets GM’s strict quality, durability, safety testing and is covered under the extensive warranty. The trucks are built in Fort Wayne, Ind., and then sent to the Tier One supplier for installation of the CNG bi-fuel delivery and storage system.

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Chevrolet has teamed up with outdoor outfitter Realtree to create the ultimate hunter’s truck – the Silverado Realtree Concept.

The specially equipped 2012 Silverado 2500 HD will be on display at SEMA Show 2011, November 1-4, in Las Vegas.

Based on the Silverado 2500 crew cab, the Silverado Realtree Concept features a custom Champagne Silver Metallic exterior with Realtree graphics. Inside is Dark Cocoa leather seating with camouflage piping and blaze orange stitching, as well as Realtree AP pattern accents throughout the interior.

Off-road capability of the four-wheel-drive Silverado is enhanced with aggressive 35-inch off-road tires on 18-inch wheels and a custom front bumper with an integrated winch.

A Duramax diesel engine with 397 horsepower (296 kW) and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) provides the power for towing and off-road driving, while a custom rear cap securely stores outdoor gear. Power-actuated running boards improve entry and egress.

“This truck is a celebration of the seven-year partnership between Chevrolet and Realtree. It’s only natural to combine the dependable, long-lasting Silverado HD with Realtree, the best gear for the outdoors,” said Tony Truelove, marketing manager for Chevrolet pickups. “Like all great outdoor gear, the Silverado Realtree Concept is designed to get the job done – and look sharp while doing it.”

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Chevy WiFi powered by Autonet Mobile delivers high-speed Internet service to the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, transforming it into an on-demand mobile office for small-business owners, contractors and travelers.

Autonet is a dealer-installed system that provides full Internet access for multiple users inside and within a 150-foot radius of the truck, using a laptop, smartphone or other WiFi-enabled device. The suggested retail price is $399.

“We know business doesn’t stop when people are out of the office,” said Dan Tigges, product manager, full-size trucks and utility vehicles. “Autonet allows them to enhance productivity by seamlessly and conveniently continue doing business at the jobsite.”

Chevy WiFi provides workers with the access and ability to immediately connect with colleagues and customers online. For example, it can be used at a jobsite to access municipal Web sites for permit and building code information, as well as complete administrative tasks such as printing invoices from the vehicle. Additionally, by using WiFi on laptop computers, Web layouts and images are larger and more readable than they are on a hand-held device.

“We are committed to helping customers improve their businesses,” says Chris Rauser, Chevrolet Accessories manager. “By adding WiFi and mobile office capability, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is packed with technology that provides the means for more effective, compromise-free work off site.”

Chevy WiFi requires no special hardware, can support several devices at once and is designed to provide uninterrupted Internet and video streaming. Passengers may use it while the vehicle is in motion and drivers may use it when parked. Autonet Mobile provides the router, which runs over 3G and 2.5G cellular data networks, as well as the monthly service.

A variety of apps are available for purchase.  Find My Car tracks the location of your Silverado so you know where it is at all times. With a Geo Fence, you can define multiple virtual geographical areas to ensure vehicles follow approved routes. If a designated boundary is crossed, a notification with a time, date and location stamp will be sent to you.  Content Filtering allows you to block users from accessing objectionable content over the Chevy WiFi powered by Autonet connection. Content is blocked by both URL and by the actual content on each page making the Web a cleaner, safer, place for you and your children.

 

TulsaWorld brings us the story of a man and his truck – a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado to be exact – and their journey towards half a million miles of dependability:

 

“Rod Johnson loves his truck.

With good reason.

Johnson, 59, has put more than 474,000 miles on his 1995 Silverado pickup and it shows no signs of slowing down.

“I’m amazed at how long it’s gone,” said Johnson as he reflected on the indestructible truck that has taken him to about 40 states and has been well worth $28,000.

That was the approximate sticker price of the truck when he bought it new. He said he didn’t set out to drive it almost half-a-million miles. It just turned out that way.

Johnson said it took him only about three or four years to pay it off. It didn’t take him long to crease 100,000 miles because of his travels in connection with radio-controlled airplane events he has attended throughout the nation.

“Then it became 200,000, and then 300,000,” Johnson recalled. Before long, people started noticing.

“So many of my friends have told me they’ve never seen one with this many miles,” he said.

Some of this longevity is the product of luck. Johnson said he has never had an accident in the truck during his travels throughout the U.S.

Even more remarkable is that, according to Johnson, the truck has never required major repairs. He said beyond $200 for a new radiator, it’s been smooth sailing.

How can your vehicle follow along this path to automotive immortality?

AAA Oklahoma spokesman Danial Karnes said routine maintenance is the key when it comes to keeping vehicles running and on the road longer.

Karnes said if you find someone that has an older car with a lot of miles, you will find most likely they have performed – or had performed – basic steps like keeping filters, hoses, and belts maintained and changing the oil every 3,000 miles.

However, Johnson said he routinely more than doubles that oil-changing benchmark. He said he waits for each 7,000 miles to roll by and then makes sure to use Prolong additive, which he said helps prevent “dry start-ups.”

Karnes said one thing many people overlook is tire rotation. He said failing to get tires rotated “is a big mistake safety wise.” He said rotating them regularly can add as much as 10,000 miles to the life of a set of tires.

Johnson said his pickup is on its seventh set of tires in its busy life but has the same starter and the same transmission.

The venerable truck isn’t being babied in its old age, either. Johnson said it often spends its days hauling a trailer filled with granite.

Keeping vehicles a long time has become something of a family tradition. He said his wife, Janet Johnson, drives a 21-year-old Lincoln Mark VII, although he said it has far fewer miles accumulated.

Nothing lasts forever, though, and Johnson said he is planning on buying a new vehicle soon.

He said that even with its high mileage, his ’95 Silverado still might fetch as much as $3,000.

He has no plans to sell it, however. Instead, Johnson said it will keep hauling granite until it expires.

If it ever does.

“It’s showing no signs of giving up,” he said.”

 

If you look hard enough, you can find a few similar stories here and there about trucks of other brands. But anyone who knows trucks will tell you that this isn’t uncommon at all for the Silverado. How long will YOUR new Chevy Silverado last?