2013 GMC Sierra Bi-Fuel option

2013 GMC Sierra Bi-Fuel option

Are you looking for the alternative answer for your Gas consumption in the full size pick-up?  There are higher mpg ratings on Cars and SUV's, but have you really noticed any significantly higher mileage ratings for full size trucks or any alternatives?  Truck owners need something more substantial. Here it is.... GMC has the answer. Bi-Fuel trucks. With prices at the pump continuing to creep upward, people are looking for ways to cut fuel costs, and natural gas is emerging as an attractive option. General Motors has just announced pricing for its Sierra HD pickups with the bi-fuel (gasoline and compressed natural gas) option, adding $11,000 to the cost of the base truck.

While that is not a trivial sum, GM notes that fueling up with CNG can save $5000 to $10,000 over a three-year period, depending on driving habits and fuel use. 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. There is a case to be made for the flexibility. 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.
A pricing comparison:The Duramax diesel option is $8395 with the mandatory Allison six-speed automatic. Nationwide diesel fuel prices have averaged more than $4 a gallon since last year.

The 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 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.

The bi-fuel trucks are covered by GM's standard three-year/36,000-mile new vehicle and five-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and meet all EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission certification requirements. The trucks are built in Fort Wayne, Ind., and outfitted with the CNG bi-fuel delivery and storage system at a Tier One supplier for final delivery.

Gm has announced that ordering is now available for the Bi-Fuel option. Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC is here to help you with your options. 

http://www.cngnow.com/stations/Pages/information.aspx

"Natural-gas vehicles are an immediate solution to the nation's energy security needs," said the U.S. Department of Energy on its Web site. "Most of the natural gas consumed in the United States is produced domestically and by politically stable countries — and an extensive natural-gas infrastructure exits."

 Although the public CNG refueling infrastructure is limited, retail buyers can have a small pump installed at home, while fleet operators often have commercial refueling stations installed on their lots. CNG-powered vehicles boast lower emissions than their gasoline and diesel counterparts, and nearly all of the gas used in the United States is sourced from North America.

To read more information about CNG, where to find it, and more:

http://www.cngnow.com/Pages/information.aspx
 UPDATE 11/15/2012:The 2013 Bi-Fuel trucks are in production now at the   Fort Wayne, Ind., GM Plant.

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