Article Views:
42
Ezine ready page
Ezine ready page
Posted on February 16, 2008 by Anthony Fontanelle | Posted under Automotive
General Motors To Unveil Hybrid Pickups
|
Before, pickups just like sport utilities have the gas-sipping reputation. But with the threats of global warming, the government and the citizenry in general are finding ways to circumvent its aftermath. This is why stringent fuel standards are now being imposed. Matter of fact, by 2012 the auto industry is expected to produce vehicles which have an average of 35mpg. As a direct consequence, automakers are mandated to produce more environmentally friendly vehicles. And pickups are no exception. Automakers are preparing for the green future. Consequently, watchers in the industry are expecting for more green cars in auto shows and on the roads. General Motors, for one, has jumped on the green auto bandwagon. It will be unlocking the access roll up tonneau cover of the pickups at the prestigious auto show. The Detroit automaker said the new GMC Sierra hybrid gets a 25 percent improvement in fuel economy without compromising performance, while its GMC Denali XT concept, a low-slung, muscular utility vehicle, gets 50 percent better fuel economy than a comparable small pickup, according to the Associated Press. General Motors said the Sierra can drive up to 30 mph on just electricity, which is stored during braking and cruising in a 300-volt battery. When the gasoline engine is used, the hybrid system of the 2009 Sierra helps the 6-liter, V-8 engine run longer in its more economical four-cylinder mode. The company added the new Sierra can tow up to 6,100 pounds. The non-hybrid version of the pickup, meanwhile, can tow up to 10,500 pounds. The Detroit automaker radically redesigned Denali XT concept uses a unibody frame rather than a truck frame for better ride and improved mileage. It's the first vehicle from the automaker that mated the ethanol-capable engine to the two-mode hybrid system. The automaker's Vice President of North America Sales, Service and Marketing Mark LaNeve, has this to say: General Motors expects about five percent of pickup drivers to opt for the hybrid system. But he said the automaker will be able to ramp up production if there's more demand. The 2009 Sierra and the Denali XT concept will use dual-mode hybrid gas-electric technology, alternating between straight electric power and electric-assisted V8 engine. About The Author: For more information about your parts needs like access roll up tonneau cover visit your trusted online source. Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop. |
Tags: AUTO PARTS, ACCESS ROLL UP TONNEAU COVER
