Hybrid Chevy truck

[jumper03 0]

It's no secret - I love my chevy truck. And being bored yesterday I went to Chevy's website to build my dream truck and I see Chevy has a hybrid.

I'm all excited thinking YES!!! I can have my truck and save the environment too! Then you read the 'tails. Their hybrid provides a whopping 2 mpg increase in fuel consumption - 19 mpg vs. 17 mpg.

Somebody call the EPA - chevy has the answer to our environmental woes.

After reading some more about it though, I think the driving force for this hybrid truck is so you can plug stuff into the outlets in the bed

I'd love to have a true hybrid truck that can pull my fifth-wheel. Maybe someday.

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[AggieDave 6]

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I'd love to have a true hybrid truck that can pull my fifth-wheel. Maybe someday

That would be badass, I think its going to be a while until the technology is there to produce that much torque and HP over a long period of time, but someday.

Until then, I'm just going to buy a diesel next time around...


I agree with you, though, I love my Chevy.

I did actually get 17mpg on the way back from FL, though. I about crapped my pants, that's the best its gotten EVER since I put the 2" lift on and the 33" tires. Nevermind the nearly 1000lbs of gear in the back of the truck.

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[jumper03 0]

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I did actually get 17mpg on the way back from FL, though. I about crapped my pants, that's the best its gotten EVER since I put the 2" lift on and the 33" tires. Nevermind the nearly 1000lbs of gear in the back of the truck.

You must have the big V8. I've got the small block V8 and get about 21 going back and forth to work on the interstate. And she's still got plenty to pull my trailer

It'd be nice if I made enough to have a second car to commute to work. I'd get a civic hybrid.

I agree with you on diesel, that's what I'm going for - 2500HD extended cab with the Duramax - Dark Blue with Grey interior. oooooo buddy.....

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[AggieDave 6]

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It'd be nice if I made enough to have a second car to commute to work.

That's why I bought a motorcycle. Even buying a motorcycle and everything involved I'm still saving about $100 a month due to the cost of driving my truck (gas).

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[billvon 3,120]

Yeah, the Chevy is what's known as a weak hybrid ("mild hybrid' if you're a salesperson.) It basically just gets rid of the alternator and starter, saving a little weight and allowing shutdowns at stoplights. The big selling point for the Chevy hybrid is its generator function, which is a good way to get dual use out of a gas engine.

Side note - you do not have to pay motor-vehicle fuel tax on fuel used for generators, even if the generator is a truck. If you're a contractor and you use the generator function a lot you can deduct the tax from your income taxes.