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The Vortec V8-powered hybrid combines GM's Active Fuel Management technology (aka displacement on demand) with a hybrid-electric drive system developed by a GM | The Vortec V8-powered hybrid combines GM's Active Fuel Management technology (aka displacement on demand) with a hybrid-electric drive system developed by a GM,BMW, and DaimlerChrysler partnership, and based on the technology in GM's hybrid transit buses. The result is said to be a 25 percent improvement in composite fuel efficiency. | ||
Said Tom Stephens, group vice president, GM Powertrain, "The Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid delivers on GM's commitment to apply advanced technologies where we will realize the most fuel savings." | Said Tom Stephens, group vice president, GM Powertrain, "The Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid delivers on GM's commitment to apply advanced technologies where we will realize the most fuel savings." | ||
The two-mode is patented hybrid technology with two modes optimized for city and highway driving. In the first mode, at low speed and light loads, the vehicle can operate in three ways: electric power only, engine power only or in any combination of engine and electric power. The second mode integrates sophisticated electronic controls, such as Active Fuel Management, cam phasing, and late-intake valve closure, allowing even more efficient engine operation. | |||
==Styles and Major Options== | ==Styles and Major Options== | ||
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==Gas Mileage== | ==Gas Mileage== | ||
==Unique Attributes== | ==Unique Attributes== | ||
Special features, including prominent hybrid badges and a Glacier Gold exterior finish, complete the look. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 14:46, 29 June 2006
The Chevy Tahoe
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid will go on sale next year as a 2008 model, along with the GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid. Pricing and production volumes have not been announced.
According to Design Manager David Smith, he and his team gave Chevy Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid a slightly different look to go with its hybrid powertrain, while still ensuring that everyone would know it was a Chevy. The Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid is has a lower stance in the front and has additional aerodynamic features compared to the non-hybrid Tahoe.
The Vortec V8-powered hybrid combines GM's Active Fuel Management technology (aka displacement on demand) with a hybrid-electric drive system developed by a GM,BMW, and DaimlerChrysler partnership, and based on the technology in GM's hybrid transit buses. The result is said to be a 25 percent improvement in composite fuel efficiency.
Said Tom Stephens, group vice president, GM Powertrain, "The Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid delivers on GM's commitment to apply advanced technologies where we will realize the most fuel savings."
The two-mode is patented hybrid technology with two modes optimized for city and highway driving. In the first mode, at low speed and light loads, the vehicle can operate in three ways: electric power only, engine power only or in any combination of engine and electric power. The second mode integrates sophisticated electronic controls, such as Active Fuel Management, cam phasing, and late-intake valve closure, allowing even more efficient engine operation.
Styles and Major Options
Pricing
Gas Mileage
Unique Attributes
Special features, including prominent hybrid badges and a Glacier Gold exterior finish, complete the look.