GM to Launch Natural Gas-Powered Pickup Trucks

American auto major General Motors Co. (GM) plans to launch natural gas-powered pickup trucks in April to be sold in the United States and Canada. The trucks will have the option to run both on gasoline and compressed natural gas, 'seamlessly' transitioning between the two fuels.

The Detroit, Michigan-based company currently plans two bi-fuel truck models: the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 heavy-duty extended cab pickups. The trucks are projected to save the owners thousands of dollars in fuel costs over three years.

Booking for the models will begin in April for fleet owners and retail consumers, with deliveries expected to begin late this year. The models will offer a range of more than 650 miles, and will be available in standard and long box, with either two- or four-wheel drive, GM said.

GM is offering three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and vehicle emissions warranty.