GM ready to flick the switch on hybrid Silverado truck

[NFS4]

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=04424028

 

[Excelsior]

Cool.

 

[EvilYoda]

huh...very interesting. That's one kickass tailgating vehicle. 😀 (First thing that pops into my head is powering a projector and audio setup somewhere in the middle of a parking lot...😀)

 

[Spoooon]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
huh...very interesting. That's one kickass tailgating vehicle. 😀 (First thing that pops into my head is powering a projector and audio setup somewhere in the middle of a parking lot...😀)

I didn't even think about that. Perfect truck for picnics, beach, etc. 🙂

 

[vi edit]

It's cool. But the point of calling it a "hybrid" to me is largley politics. Yes, they are correct that it does *marginally* increase milage, but it would take years to recoupe the 2-3 MPG gains.

What is cool about it though is that it will be a huge hit with contractors at work sites and outdoors people looking to have a mobile and easily charged power source for tools, cooking equipment, lighting, and entertainment.

 

[OutHouse]

Yea that is very cool. Too bad I have no plans on getting rid of my GMC Sierra anytime soon.

 

[LAUST]

This would be cool

 

[djNickb]

Hey at least its some kind of progress, no one can argue that.