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