Chevy Duramax hidden fix. GM LS V8 a genius of simplicity. Toyota

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Chevy Duramax hidden fix. GM LS V8 a genius of simplicity. Toyota and Stellantis stubbornly smart? Subsidies a waste of money? Hybrid and PHEV overlooked in rush to Electric? Energy density analogy.

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Bill stumbled upon an easy fix to Duramax diesel woes on 3,000 mile towing trip. American simplicity of the pushrod V8. The rush to all EV is overlooking the brilliance of PHEVs and the complementary benefits of having both in a vehicle. Stellantis and Toyota's stubborn adherence to internal combustion is gaining traction amongst others in the industry. Public EV charging pitfalls are being ignored by those who are making decisions but not forced to deal with them.

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