General Motors Looking To Cut Engine Lineup By 40 Percent, Add CNG Capability

GM's Dan Akerson spoke to the Chicago Tribune's editorial board on Thursday, and discussed both compressed natural gas capabilities, and the need to streamline powertrains in the post-bankruptcy era. Akerson is looking to reduce the number of engines offered by 40 percent, telling the Tribune "Now that we have gone from eight car brands before bankruptcy, we look to do the same with engines,"  The issue of natural gas powerplants was also discussed briefly, with Akerson touting the low cost of natural gas and emerging technology to extract natural gas from shale rock formations. Akerson has previously said that dual-fuel CNG/gasoline engines are the way to go due to a lack of CNG infrastructure, but a national energy policy mandating "…a gas station that offers CNG every three or four blocks…" would help. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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