GM Files Patent to Fix Cylinder Deactivation? PHEVs Dead Too!

from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk · host Tim Esterdahl

Send us Fan MailPatent filings show that General Motors is looking into simplifying its cylinder deactivation in upcoming engines.Stellantis ends production of its current crop of PHEVsWe examine Toyota Tundra build quality firsthand.Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalkCheck out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

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