Later this week, General Motors will take the wraps off of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2011 GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, but it seems like GM couldn’t wait to give us some details ahead of launch and announced today that its lineup of 2011 heavy-duty pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. For those of you not familiar with B20, the fuel is a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum (helping you save planet Earth). GM said that its Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially upgraded to include B20 capability. “B20 capability in our new heavy-duty trucks is the latest addition to a growing number of alternate fuel options offered by General Motors,” said Mike Robinson, vice president, Environment, Energy and Safety Policy. “We are seeking different paths to fuel solutions in order to maximize efficiency, reduce emissions and minimize the dependence on petroleum.” We’ll have more details for you when the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups are unveiled later this week. Follow the jump for the press release . Press Release : General Motors Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New, 2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel GRAPEVINE, Texas – GM announced today that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at the National Biodiesel Conference. GM’s new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially revised to include B20 capability, as well as meet strict new emissions standards effective this year. The new Duramax will power the redesigned 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, as well as the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans

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