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| Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV Previewed At Texas State Fair | | Date Created: Sep 30, 2007, 08:45 AM |
 DALLAS - Boasting a 50 percent improvement in city fuel economy, General Motors will showcase its new Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid the only hybrid full-size SUV - at the 2007 State Fair of Texas, Sept. 28 - Oct. 21. During the fair, the public can get a sneak peek of these hybrid SUVs before they arrive in dealer showrooms.
The Tahoe Hybrid, to be built at the GM Arlington Assembly Plant, will deliver a 30% gain in overall fuel economy and, during certain driving conditions, will run on pure electricity.
Carrying on a tradition of comfort, performance and utility, the 2008 Tahoe boasts vastly improved fuel economy over their gasoline-only siblings. Two-wheel drive models, for example, deliver 21 mpg in the city, a 50% improvement over their 5.3L non-hybrid siblings and comparable to the much-smaller 2008 2.4L-equipped Toyota Camry sedan, according to www.fueleconomy.gov.
The Tahoe Hybrids? 6.0L V-8 engine is equipped with the GM Active Fuel Management system, which disengages half of the engine?s cylinders when full engine power is not needed, allowing the engine to move seamlessly from V-8 to V-4 on driving demands. Electric-only propulsion is available up to 30 mph, which is key to reducing fuel consumption in heavy stop and go traffic.
Electric power assists the engine to save fuel during brisk acceleration or additional pulling power for towing. During vehicle deceleration, fuel is cutoff to the engine and the hybrid system's battery pack is recharged via regenerative braking.
The Tahoe Hybrid?s fuel-saving features include:
? Electric-only propulsion (up to 30 mph)
? Electric boosting during brisk acceleration
? Engine speed and load control
? GM Active Fuel Management technology, which seamlessly shuts down half of the V-8's cylinders to improve fuel economy when full engine power is not needed.
GM's Arlington Assembly plant has been manufacturing vehicles for 54 years and is a prime example of a high-tech automotive manufacturer. With 2,700 employees the manufacturing facility builds the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, in addition to the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban |
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