FUEL SAVING TIPS FOR TRUCKS: REDUCE IDLING, SAVE ON GAS

STUDY PROVES TURNING YOUR VEHICLE OFF MINIMIZES BOTH FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS.

You may have heard that it takes more fuel to turn your vehicle off and back on again than it does to stay idling when stopped. One fast food chain even made a claim that it was “Greener” to use the drive-through than parking and walking in for a to-go order. With fuel costs and anti-idling laws being an essential consideration for vehicle owners and fleet managers, it’s important to know the facts.

The fact is that even for short stops, it saves fuel to turn off your vehicle. Idling for even 10 seconds produces more CO2 emissions and burns more fuel than simply turning your engine off, and restarting. This was found by a study done by Argonne National Laboratory, and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Program.

IDLING STUDY RESULTS
Engineers were tasked to study vehicles in the Argonne laboratory’s Advanced Powertrain Research Facility to determine the impacts of idling and restarting. Dynamometer tests were conducted at the facility and revealed that parking a vehicle, turning it off, and then restarting it uses less fuel and produces less CO2 than idling for just 10 seconds. In addition, the study also revealed that the fastest way to warm up a car engine is to drive the vehicle, not by idling it. Argonne found that depending on the vehicle’s size, 0.2 to 0.5 gallons of fuel per hour is used when idling.

EMBRACE ANTI-IDLING LAWS
With these findings, and as states, provinces, and countries continue to introduce climate change action plans and green initiatives focused on greenhouse gas emissions, now is the perfect time to start embracing an anti-idle mindset in day-to-day driving and work operations. And for those that use air compressors, the VMAC UNDERHOOD70 – Green Series Air Compressor integrates perfectly into environmentally-friendly and fuel-conscious operations.

UNDERHOOD70-GREEN SERIES AIR COMPRESSOR
The VMAC UNDERHOOD70 – Green Series Air Compressor produces up to 70 CFM at 100% duty cycle. This powerful rotary screw air compressor is installed under the hood of the work truck and its throttle control automatically adjusts truck engine idle speed just enough to match air demand, which reduces fuel consumption. What’s more, the easy-to-use VMAC intelligent digital controls also cut down on idling, as the control system shuts the truck off when air isn’t being used, and then automatically turns the truck back on when air is needed. This reduces fuel consumption and emissions as the vehicle is not idling when tools are not in use. Learn more about the VMAC UNDERHOOD70 – Green Series Air Compressor.

VEHICLE IDLING STUDY CONCLUSION
Going back to the fast food chain’s claim, no, it is not greener to use the drive-through than it is to park and pick up your order inside the restaurant. Here are the facts:

• Idling for more than 10 seconds burns more fuel, and produces more C02 emissions than turning the engine on and off
• Idling for an hour uses 0.2 to 0.5 gallons of fuel, depending on the vehicle, and fuel consumption increases as idling speed increases
• Warming up a vehicle by driving is more effective than idling

Consider these findings next time you find yourself idling your truck, whether working on a job site, picking up a food order, or warming up your truck this winter. And when planning to purchase a new air compressor, consider the VMAC UNDERHOOD70 – Green Series Air Compressor.

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FAST FACT
The available Duramax 6.6L offers the segment’s highest diesel horsepower rating.

EPA VEHICLE CLASS
Full-size truck

NEW FOR 2018

• Exterior colors: Deep Mahogany Metallic, Red Quartz Tintcoat and White Frost Tricoat (later availability; crew cab only)
• Tire pressure monitor system now includes tire fill alert
• Rear-vision camera now standard on all models with cargo box
• MyLink 7-inch radio system now standard on base model
• New grille design on Denali

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Regular, double cab and crew cab models are offered across the lineup. Regular cab models feature an 8’ box, while double cab and crew cab models are available with 6’6” or 8’ boxes
• Trim levels include Sierra, SLE, SLT and Sierra Denali
• Sierra Denali is offered exclusively as a crew cab and matches do-it-all capability with an exclusive package of design and upscale interior amenities, including a signature chrome grille, available 20-inch wheels, body-color front and rear bumpers, specific interior details, exclusive eight-inch customizable driver display, wireless phone charging and more
• New Denali grille design features a multidimensional, sculpted interpretation that, like other contemporary GMC elements, was designed in a layered manner
• Sierra All Terrain HD premium off-road package is offered on SLT crew cab 4WD models, featuring body-color grille, door handles and door moldings, black mirror caps and front skid plate, black assist steps, 18-inch aluminum wheels and all-terrain tires, spray-on bedliner, off-road suspension with Rancho twin-tube shocks, exclusive exterior and interior cues and more
• All Terrain X HD package is available on SLT and includes specific 18-inch black aluminum wheels, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, black bed-mounted sport bar and more
• The off-road suspension is available on SLE and SLT models without the All Terrain package
• Available Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V-8 engine offers segment leading horsepower: 445 hp (322 kW)
• Standard automatic locking rear differential reacts in milliseconds in low-traction situations to improve safety and confidence on wet, snowy or muddy surfaces
• Available Snow Plow Prep Package includes power feed for backup and roof emergency light, 220-amp alternator, forward lamp wiring harness, provision for roof-mounted lamp/beacon, underbody shields and heavy-duty front-springs
• Nearly two-thirds of the cab structure composed of high-strength steel
• Strong, versatile cargo box features two-tier loading capability, integrated tie-downs and accessibility via the CornerStep rear bumper and EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate
• Standard StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway
• Integrated cruise control, auto grade braking and available diesel exhaust braking, for greater driving control and reduced brake wear on grades
• Digital Steering Assist power steering enables easier handling and maneuverability, greater steering response, greater road-holding capability and greater stability control assistance (included on SLE, SLT and Denali crew cab models and double cab models with Duramax diesel engine)
• Available Gooseneck/Fifth Wheel Trailering Prep Package
• Available spray-on bedliner
• Available LED cargo box lighting
• Capless fuel fill (gas models with cargo box)
• IntelliLink 7-inch-diagonal color touch screen radio is standard on base model
• IntelliLink 8-inch system is standard on SLE and SLT; 8-inch system with navigation is standard on Denali and available on SLE and SLT
• 4G LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi hotspot (includes three-month/3GB data trial)
• Remote vehicle starting is standard on Denali and SLT; available on SLE
• Remote locking tailgate is standard on Denali, SLT and SLE; available on base model
• Heated and vented perforated leather-appointed front bucket seats and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard on Denali and available on SLT
• Standard Teen Driver feature
• Wireless device charging is standard on Denali and available on SLE and SLT

SAFETY FEATURES

• Air bags — crew cab: single-stage frontal and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions. Double cab and regular cab: frontal airbags include driver single stage and front passenger dual-stage; thorax side-impact, seat-mounted, both driver and front passenger; head-curtain front and rear outboard seating positions. Passenger sensing system with infant-only suppression for passenger and passenger safety belt reminder status displayed on overhead console
• Standard rear-vision camera system (not available with box delete)
• Standard StabiliTrak stability control system with rollover mitigation technology, trailer sway control and hill start assist
• Driver Alert Package is available on SLE and SLT and standard on Denali. Content includes Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Safety Alert Seat and Front and Rear Park Assist

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VAIL, Colo. — The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain concept, a one-of-a-kind snow-climbing machine, will debut this week at Vail Mountain. The Sierra All Mountain concept takes GMC’s signature bold design and engineering excellence to new heights, adding tank-like tracks that help it navigate rugged, snow-covered terrain.

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“With GMC’s focus on premium capability and design, we wanted to ensure that this concept took these signature attributes to an entirely new level,” said Carl Zipfel, GMC exterior designer. “The Sierra All Mountain concept Mattracks® technology enables the truck to conquer uncharted territory while highlighting premium interior features such as Bose speakers and upscale leather treatments.”

Sierra All Mountain Concept Features:
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• Bodyside graphics
• Wheel well and underbody LED lights
• Snowboard Racks, associated accessories by Thule®
• Amplifier and Dual Pod Speaker Kit, associated accessories by KICKER®
• RIGID E-Series 30-Inch Light Bar
• Soft roll-up tonneau cover by Advantage
• Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel engine with 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque
• Allison® 1000 six-speed automatic transmission

The GMC Sierra All Mountain will remain on display at Vail for the winter season as part of an exclusive partnership announced earlier this year with Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN), the leading global mountain resort company. In addition to the main partnership with Vail Resorts, Inc., GMC has extended its presence by also collaborating with the Vail Valley Foundation and the Town of Vail. GMC will have a large presence in the Town of Vail through vehicle displays, courtesy vehicles, signage and special events.

“The Sierra All Mountain concept is perfectly suited for the outdoor activities offered at Vail properties,” said Rich Latek, director of GMC Marketing. “This unique concept truck is a fun way to attract attention to GMC and highlight our partnership with Vail Resorts.”

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About GMC
With a strong foundation of manufacturing trucks since 1902 and now selling in a dozen countries across the world, GMC offers purpose-built vehicles designed and engineered to the highest standard. From the all-new compact SUV Terrain to the Sierra HD, our trucks and crossovers deliver GMC’s signature combination of intuitive technologies and premium execution, with the popular Denali sub-brand representing the pinnacle of GMC design, performance and amenities. Details on all GMC models are available at www.gmc.com, on Twitter at @thisisgmc or at www.facebook.com/gmc.

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