General Motors is adding cars and crossover models to its line-up of B20 biodiesel vans and pickups, and will have the industry's most extensive range of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, according to John Schwegman, director of commercial product for GM Fleet. "Diesel propulsion can deliver hybrid-like highway fuel economy with less complexity, and driving range that can top 500 miles on the highway," said Schwegman. —John Schwegman The new diesel engines are expected to be available as early as this year, but they won't replace existing gasoline engines. B20 fuel contains between 6% and 20% biodiesel.
General Motors is adding cars and crossover models to its line-up of B20 biodiesel vans and pickups, and will have the industry's most extensive range of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, according to John Schwegman, director of commercial product for GM Fleet. "Diesel propulsion can deliver hybrid-like highway fuel economy with less complexity, and driving range that can top 500 miles on the highway," said Schwegman. The new diesel engines are expected to be available as early as this year, but they won't replace existing gasoline engines. B20 fuel contains between 6% and 20% biodiesel.