Introducing the 2009 Silverado Two-Mode Hybrid pickup
We've spent 90 years making trucks that get the job done right, the first time, every time. And, after years of building the most dependable, longest-lasting trucks on the road,(1) we're now the first manufacturer to bring you a production two-mode hybrid full-size pickup. The 2009 Chevy Silverado Two-Mode Hybrid (limited availability starting late fall 2008) is expected to provide the same dependability, power and performance you demand in a Chevy Truck. Plus, it's expected to feature cutting edge technology to help you through the rigors of your everyday life while being conscious of the environment. In the first mode, at low speed and light load, the vehicle can operate in three ways: electric power, engine power, or in any combination of electric and engine power. When operating with electric power, it provides all the efficiency of a full hybrid system. The second mode is used primarily at highway speeds to optimize efficiency. It provides electric assist in addition to four-cylinder or full eight-cylinder power when conditions demand it, such as trailer towing and climbing steep grades. Put another way, you'll experience the benefit of excellent efficiency while also having access to plenty of horsepower and torque. In either mode, it's a truck that works in the real world when being driven by real people and is one of the many ways Chevy is working to produce a variety of fuel solutions.
