New hybrid versions of GM Silverado and Sierra soon

Author: Gertrude

To provide the solution to rising gasoline prices, General Motors has presented the hybrid versions of the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pick-up.

The Silverado Hybrid is sold with a price of $ 30,040 including shipping charges and approximately $ 3,000 higher than a V-8 powered Silverado with the same engine and same size of the plate. The Silverado hybrid and the more upscale Sierra Hybrid were launched at the end of 2004. They were also the first GM hybrid gasoline-electric. Unfortunately, neither truck much promotion due to slow sales.

According to GM's total production of both trucks was about 3000. Chevrolet spokesman Brian Gobel said that there are also few models of two unsold trucks Dealer inventory. The production of the two trucks ended in December.

None of these trucks have generated much interest, mainly because the hybrid system was unable to drive vehicles on electric power alone. Besides, the economy fuel will increase by 2 mpg compared to a standard or Silverado and Sierra was not large enough to attract buyers to the Toyota Prius does.

But in fairness to the two trucks GM was able to offer several unique features, including an onboard 2400-watt generator and four 120-volt. They also gave GM the right to brag about having the most fuel efficient V-8-powered full-size pickup.

In idle mode, trucks could generate enough electricity could be used to power a house. GM officials hope that the hybrid Silverado and Sierra would be able to find a deal with the campers, construction workers and others who need electricity in places away.

Unfortunately, the trucks were removed during the production of the classic version of the Silverado and Sierra arrested in December. GM decided not to introduce a new version of the hybrid trucks using the previous model GMT 800 powertrain on the platform GMT 900.

But instead of their plan of producing new hybrid versions of the Silverado and Sierra to be launched in late 2008. The said trucks will be equipped a hybrid system that GM is developing with DaimlerChrysler and BMW.

The two-mode hybrid power system and an increase great fuel economy said GM. Early trials have shown remarkable results — a gain in economy fuel approximately 25 percent, according to GM engineers are working on the project. Corbett also said that there are no plans yet to equip the new versions of the power characteristic of the original models. But like the previous new hybrid trucks Sierra and Silverado, the new microphones are ideal for any type of exterior improvements such as the addition of push bar, for example for enhancing the front of the pick-up.

About the author:

Gertrude Sayz finished her degree in Marketing at Western New England College. She is passionate about writing and loves to travel as well. At present, 32 years, mother of three children, works full time at a Boston ad agency.

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