The 2009 GMC Sierra, which is due to arrive in limited availability in the fall of
2008, is an exciting new entry to the hybrid vehicle market. Looking identical
to the 2008 model and to the Chevrolet Silverado, the GMC Sierra is a full size
pickup truck that is environmentally and wallet friendly. When the Sierras arrive
on the showroom floors in late 2008 to early 2009, they will usher in a new
era of pickup truck development; which the manufactures hope will boost the
falling sales trends. The trucks boast increase in towing capacity, sound levels while driving and an increase in miles per gallon (MPG). The decrease in sound levels is a direct result from having less engine noise from the hybrid system while in use and the truck's active fuel management system that is already in use in many General Motors vehicles. The active fuel management system shuts off fuel to the vehicle's cylinders once a certain speed is reached and turns the fuel back on if more horsepower or speed is needed. This eliminates some of the noise inside the cabin of the truck and also improves MPG by using the cylinders that are not needed. The overall improvement in MPG has been estimated at anywhere from 20 to 40 % from a regular GMC Sierra. This improvement can and will vary if the driver uses the truck mainly for city driving, heavy duty hauling, and overall driving conditions. You can find out more information about Hybrid Cars at ProHybrid.com along with video news, reviews, and tools such as price quotes and an automotive loan calculator. ProHybrid.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Craig_F_Stevens |
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