Chevy Silverado Hybrid Pickup 2005 Revs It Up In Performance
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Vehicles with bigger, less fuel-efficient engines will benefit
more from hybrid technology, thus big pickup trucks, vans and
SUVs are prime candidates for the gas-saving benefits of hybrid
technology. The Chevy Silverado hybrid pickup feature GM's 5300
Vortec V-8 and Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic
transmission, coupled with hybrid technology that delivers 10 to
12 percent improved fuel economy over GM half-ton pickups.
It features a powerful 42-volt lead-acid battery pack underneath
the rear seat, an auxiliary starter-generator between the engine
and the transmission, an electronic control module, and a
regenerative braking system, which charges the battery while
braking, and coasting.
With an auxiliary generator capability, the truck's generator
can operate when the truck is parked without a key in the
ignition. The hybrid Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups
could power tools or appliances for up to 32 hours non-stop.
This design shuts the engine down before the tank is emptied,
leaving enough gas to drive to a station for refueling. All
power supply circuits are protected by a ground fault detection
system to prevent overloads and short circuits.
A compact electric motor that generates up to 14,000 watts of
continuous electric power makes these pickup trucks more
fuel-efficient. The main function of the three deep-cycle lead
acid batteries is to assist the starter generator to instantly
restart the engine. When the Silverado Hybrid comes to a stop
while in Drive or Park, the engine will automatically shut off.
When the driver takes his/her foot off the brake and puts it on
the accelerator, the engine re-starts automatically and almost
seamlessly.
One feature of GM's Hybrid pickups that is likely to attract
buyers is its two 120 volt power outlets inside the box near the
tailgate, and another two 120 volt outlets inside the rear cab.
These can be used for power tools, compressors, generators,
heaters, appliances or any other electrical appliance. The
outlets can be deactivated with a button on the dashboard to
avoid any unauthorized use of the external 120 volts outlets.
The Silverado Hybrid extended cab is a comfortable,
smooth-riding pickup with a quiet, V8 engine, a roomy cab with
good ventilation and excellent outward visibility, and a rugged
durable chassis.
GM's new gas-electric pickup truck, the Chevy Silverado Hybrid
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