Chevrolet Suburban

 
Thermoelectric Chevy Suburban

Thermoelectrics Could Harness Exhaust Heat, Improve MPG

In an internal combustion engine, fuel is burned to power the engine, but as a result a lot of heat is also produced. Most of that heat in ordinary vehicles is wasted; but what if you could catch the energy from the heat, turn it into electricity, and use it to increase your fuel efficiency? Well...

May 28, 2011 by 
 
2009 Cadillac Escalade

Report: GM cancels next-gen full-sized SUVs including Tahoe, Escalade

Originally earmarked for arrival in 2011, the next-generation of full-size SUVs from General Motors may never arrive at all. Word of their cancellation has emerged, and now... October 27, 2008 by  3


 
GM announces two plants to close by end of 2008

GM will close two SUV plants by end of 2008

Cutting back on SUV and pickup truck production while shifting focus to smaller and mid-size cars means some reallocation of the workload among General Motors' North American... October 14, 2008 by 


 
 
 

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