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