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General Motors Corp. said it would introduce a new V-8 turbo charged diesel engine as early as the 2010 model year that would improve the fuel efficiency of its light-duty pickup trucks in the U.S. by 25%.
The diesel will be able to meet stringent California emissions standards， enabling GM to sell diesel-equipped light-duty trucks — and sport utility ve
hicles， if desired — in all 50 states.
美通用汽车表示，公司最早将在2010年推出使用八缸涡轮增压柴油发动机，这种发动机将使公司轻型皮卡车的节油效率提高25%。
柴油发动机能够满足加州严格的废气排放标准，使通用能在将近50个州销售安装该种柴油发动机的轻型皮卡车和SUV。
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