GM hybrid cars are based on the company’s own, proprietary technology, used in the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, for example. In December 2004, GM co-operate with DaimlerChrysler to develop hybrid system. As the results of that partnership, GM introduced the Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid in the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This hybrid uses a two mode full hybrid system based on GM and DaimlerChrysler co-operate.
The Opel Astra GTC Coupe is ready with a 125-horsepower, 1.7-liter CDTI diesel engine plugged to twin electric motors which can generate 30kw and 40kw of power. The Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid is more fuel efficient compare to standard Astra diesel cars about 25 percent. The Opel Astra GTC Coupe diesel hybrid will not be sold in the North American market, but will be sold in Europe.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2007 GMC Yukon will also be used these two mode full hybrid system, with other GM vehicles getting the technology afterward.
GM Hybrid Cars – 2006
The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is available as a hybrid car on all 50 states.
The main purchasing point of this vehicle, according to the company, about 10 fuels efficient compared to the conventional models, without sacrificing on performance.
In addition, the Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid features put together in generator – 120 volt air conditioner power made available through 4 outlets – two in the truck bed and two in the cab.
Furthermore, there are several models of GM hybrid cars, such as:
• Saturn VUE (2006)
• GMC Yukon (2007)
• Chevrolet Tahoe (2007)
