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