Tahoe2008: HYBRID option for Truck Lovers
Chevy's Tahoe, two-mode Hybrid from GM's Chevrolet is good competition for hybrid version of Toyota's Highlander. According to GM, Fuel savings can be up to 25% means less CO2 emissions thus making environment friendly.
Prices and Stats for Tahoe:
Price : 2WD is $66,125 and 4WD is $69,125
Engine: 332 hp 6.0L Vortec V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management
Model: Two-mode hybrid electric propulsion system and regenerative transmission braking
4-speed automatic transmission
Capacity: 2812 kg (6200 lb.) maximum towing capacity (2WD)
Other features include Heated, leather-appointed front bucket seats, Rearview camera system, Universal Home Remote,Nine-speaker Premium Bose® sound system with subwoofer,Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist,
DVD navigation with voice recognition and hybrid power flow display.
As many of you know, Going green is not cheaper to begin with. For example, 4WD hybrid version costs $69,125 versus similar non-hybrid 4WD Tahoe LT3 costs only $58,920. There are some differences between them for example non-hybrid is not fully loaded but still $11,000 difference is hard to overlook. Another capacity issue might be few, non-hybrid with a capacity of 3720 Kg vs 2812 Kg for Hybrid.
This hybrid vehicle uses electric/gas engine switching between the engines based on load conditions. When stopped at stoplights, Gas engine is totally shut off leaving electric engine running until vehicle goes to a reasonable speed.
GM's Active fuel management system may also help with some savings on gas bill. This system deactivates four of its cylinders when cruising on highway.
Simple run to nearby grocery store may fully use electric system means Green friendly with no emissions at all.
No wonder Tahoe won Green car of the year from Greencar.com, A journal about Green cars.
Prices and Stats for Tahoe:
Price : 2WD is $66,125 and 4WD is $69,125
Engine: 332 hp 6.0L Vortec V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management
Model: Two-mode hybrid electric propulsion system and regenerative transmission braking
4-speed automatic transmission
Capacity: 2812 kg (6200 lb.) maximum towing capacity (2WD)
Other features include Heated, leather-appointed front bucket seats, Rearview camera system, Universal Home Remote,Nine-speaker Premium Bose® sound system with subwoofer,Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist,
DVD navigation with voice recognition and hybrid power flow display.
As many of you know, Going green is not cheaper to begin with. For example, 4WD hybrid version costs $69,125 versus similar non-hybrid 4WD Tahoe LT3 costs only $58,920. There are some differences between them for example non-hybrid is not fully loaded but still $11,000 difference is hard to overlook. Another capacity issue might be few, non-hybrid with a capacity of 3720 Kg vs 2812 Kg for Hybrid.
This hybrid vehicle uses electric/gas engine switching between the engines based on load conditions. When stopped at stoplights, Gas engine is totally shut off leaving electric engine running until vehicle goes to a reasonable speed.
GM's Active fuel management system may also help with some savings on gas bill. This system deactivates four of its cylinders when cruising on highway.
Simple run to nearby grocery store may fully use electric system means Green friendly with no emissions at all.
No wonder Tahoe won Green car of the year from Greencar.com, A journal about Green cars.
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