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Gm at the 2007 State Fair of Texas

General Motors Corporation (GM) willTahoe Hybrid and 2008 GMC Yukon also
have a large participation at thecome with a battery package and can
upcoming 2007 State Fair of Texas ontravel solely on electric power with a
September 28 to October 21. Themaximum speed of 30 mph. Running on
Detroit-based automaker will make theelectric propulsion reduces fuel
event as the stage for the public debutconsumption for both models. The hybrid
of the all new 2008 Chevrolet Tahoepowertrain system also allows the
Hybrid and 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid sportbattery pack to be recharged through
utility vehicle (SUV) models. The tworegenerative braking. Further fuel
SUV models will roll out in dealereconomy features can be achieved with
showrooms after the State Fair of Texas.the electric boosting brisk acceleration
With the presentation of the 2008and engine speed and load control.
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and 2008 GMCAccording to GM, the Tahoe and Yukon
Yukon Hybrid, GM said they wanthybrid models "deliver a 30 percent gain
consumers to have a preview on what toin overall fuel economy and, during
expect on these two models.certain driving conditions, will run on
According to Ed Peper, general managerpure electricity."
of Chevrolet: "The new Tahoe and YukonBoth the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and
Hybrid SUVs offer the best of both2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid will be produced
worlds to customers and complement thein the state of Texas at the GM
Texan lifestyle - all the capabilityArlington Assembly Plant.
expected of an SUV with better-than-everAlicia Boler-Davis, GM Arlington plant
fuel economy."manager commented:
Both the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and"Building the full-size SUV hybrid
2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid come with a hostvehicles locally is a perfect fit for
of features inside and out, along withTexas. Most auto manufacturers offer
fuel efficient and environmentalhybrid vehicle technology only in
friendly powertrain systems. The 2008smaller vehicles with less room for
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and 2008 GMCpassengers and cargo. In Texas, we know
Yukon Hybrid are equipped with atransporting family and towing boats,
monstrous 6.0-liter V8 engine under thecampers and trailers is a way of life.
hood. This power unit for the Tahoe andGM is proud to bring a green alternative
Yukon Hybrids comes with the GM Activefitting for our fellow Texans needs and
Fuel Management system, allowing betterlifestyles."
fuel economy and optimum performance.GM did not yet announce the availability
The GM Active Fuel Management is capableand the manufacturer's suggested price
of deactivating half of the engine's(MSRP) of these two hybrid SUV models.
cylinder. This means that the engine canMaybe consumers should upgrade their
run with only 8, 6, or 4 cylindersauto parts (like BMW body kit) while
depending on the driving situations.waiting.
As a hybrid model, the 2008 Chevrolet



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