General Motors reaches full B20 biodiesel capacity for its heavy-duty trucks

In Michigan, General Motors joined Chrysler and Ford among major US automakers in announcing compatibility with B20 biodiesel for its full line of heavy-duty vehicles. The automaker announced that the Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engines will be B20 compatible commencing with the 2011 model year, joining the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana. Ford, GM and Chrysler hold 80 percent of US market share in the heavy-duty category. The National Biodiesel Board and NREL spent $10 million+ testing B20 biodiesel since 2005 to ensure compatibility.

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