The most superior in Fuel Economy Class ! Tahoe from Chevy!
It is the most superior in Class Fuel Economy. Tahoe accomplishes 15 mpg city/21 highway. Tahoe Hybrid accomplishes 20 mpg city/22 highway, it is superior city fuel economy than a Camry or Accord with V6 engines. The usual OnStarwith is available with Directions and Connections having Turn-by-Turn Navigation. The Chevrolet Tahoe got 5-Stars for both Driver and Front Passenger in Frontal Crash Tests. It has finest warranty in the vehicle market. The Tahoe gives a 3-yr/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty plus a 5-yr/100,000 mile powertrainwarranty with roadside aid and courtesy shipping. It has the capacity to seat nine comfortable having standard third row 50/50 split-bench, 3-passenger seat. It can house up to 108.9 cubic feet of cargo. It has superior Interior Craftsmanship with exceptional fit & finish, having tailored seats and richly appointed trim. It has unparalleled style and refinement, the body size are trimmer and more athletic while maintaining a rugged, off-road look. It has world-Class ride & handling and is built on a fully boxed frame having a wide track with larger wheels and tires along with coil-over-shock front suspension. The Active Fuel Management Technology saves fuel by using ½ the engine’s cylinders during most regular driving situations. The latest characteristic includes usual USB Port and standard front seat-mounted side-impact air bags (excluding Hybrid).
Go for fuel economy Car !
A class of car having foremost front wheel drive highway fuel economy with 32 mpg(AWD 29 mpg). Superior city and highway fuel economy than CR-V, Escape and RAV4. It has superior highway fuel economy than Ford Escape Hybrid having 600 mile highway cruising variety, greater than CR-V, Escape and RAV4. It has NHTSA 5 star safety ranking & IIHS 2009 Top Safety Pick, RAV4 also has the feature of 4-star frontal passenger ranking. It is the segment leader in SIDI engine technology, and is coupled with standard 6-speed automatic transmission. Equinox presents a standard4-cylinder/6-speed automatic transmission mixture which CR-V, Escape or RAV4 do not offer. The MultiFlex™ rear seat make available 8 of fore/aft travel, folds and reclines. The longer wheelbases have the outcome of superior passenger roominess and ride/handling features.
It is first in-class with dual-screen seat mounted rear entertainment system, power programmable lift gate and memory driver seat and mirrors. The equipment levels compared are higher as compared to Honda CR-V, Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4
Nissan Electric Car Debuts with Lithium-Ion Battery
The new electric car from Nissan will be available in the United States in 2010 and will use a rear wheel powertrain that will deliver twice the power as conventional nickel-metal batteries. Nissan said in a statement that, “Under the NISSAN GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market globally in 2012. The advanced laminated compact lithium-ion batteries are installed under the floor, without sacrificing either cabin or cargo space. The production vehicle to be introduced in 2010 will have a unique body-style and is not based on any existing Nissan model. “The parallel-power train system comprises an energy-optimizing system with two clutches, where one motor is directly connected to an engine and transmission via two separate clutches. Under changing driving conditions, the motor switches between the two clutches to optimize and conserve energy utilization as well as improve fuel-efficiency.” The battery will automatically turn on if the car is idle and then shut off the motor in an effort to save fuel.
Nissan Electric Car Debuts with Lithium-Ion Battery
The new electric car from Nissan will be available in the United States in 2010 and will use a rear wheel powertrain that will deliver twice the power as conventional nickel-metal batteries. Nissan said in a statement that, “Under the NISSAN GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market globally in 2012. The advanced laminated compact lithium-ion batteries are installed under the floor, without sacrificing either cabin or cargo space. The production vehicle to be introduced in 2010 will have a unique body-style and is not based on any existing Nissan model. "The parallel-power train system comprises an energy-optimizing system with two clutches, where one motor is directly connected to an engine and transmission via two separate clutches. Under changing driving conditions, the motor switches between the two clutches to optimize and conserve energy utilization as well as improve fuel-efficiency.” The battery will automatically turn on if the car is idle and then shut off the motor in an effort to save fuel.
2009 Saturn Vue Used to Showcase Future Green Powertrain Solutions in EcoCAR Challenge
Nearly 200 future engineers from 17 universities are getting an opportunity to show their talents and knowledge in developing a next generation propulsion system for the EcoCAR challenge. The competition is a three-year engineering competition headlined by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy. Each team will focus on the execution of an alternatively powered powertrain system while maintaining the performance, safety, and consumer appeal of their 2009 Saturn Vue crossover. Each Vue will have the following common characteristics:
•Plug-in capability
•Lithium-ion battery technology
•Use of a renewable energy source
•Vehicle must retain the safety and real-world performance characteristics of the Saturn Vue
Each team has revealed their architectures of choice for their Vue crossovers. There are four different types which are: Extended Range Electric Vehicles, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Full Function Electric Vehicle, and Fuel Cell Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
2009 Saturn Vue Used to Showcase Future Green Powertrain Solutions in EcoCAR Challenge
Nearly 200 future engineers from 17 universities are getting an opportunity to show their talents and knowledge in developing a next generation propulsion system for the EcoCAR challenge. The competition is a three-year engineering competition headlined by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy. Each team will focus on the execution of an alternatively powered powertrain system while maintaining the performance, safety, and consumer appeal of their 2009 Saturn Vue crossover. Each Vue will have the following common characteristics:
•Plug-in capability
•Lithium-ion battery technology
•Use of a renewable energy source
•Vehicle must retain the safety and real-world performance characteristics of the Saturn Vue
Each team has revealed their architectures of choice for their Vue crossovers. There are four different types which are: Extended Range Electric Vehicles, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Full Function Electric Vehicle, and Fuel Cell Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
Chevrolet Volt Named 2009 Green Car Vision Award Winner
The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2009 Green Car Vision Award winner by the Green Car Journal. Competition for the award was intense, with plug in hybrid, range extended electric, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles fighting for the prize. Ron Cogan the editor and publisher of the Green Car Journal said, “The Chevy Volt offers a bold and far-reaching approach that will being an exceptionally fuel-efficient model to consumers at reasonable cost, besides being a great design, the Volt promises exactly what many consumers are asking for – a car capable of driving on zero emission battery power most of the time at pennies per mil, with over 100 mpg possible on longer journeys when electric power from its range extender engine-generator is needed.” The Green Car Vision Award recognizes the most important vehicle in a year that visualizes the road ahead, but is not yet on sale.
Chevrolet Volt Named 2009 Green Car Vision Award Winner
The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2009 Green Car Vision Award winner by the Green Car Journal. Competition for the award was intense, with plug in hybrid, range extended electric, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles fighting for the prize. Ron Cogan the editor and publisher of the Green Car Journal said, “The Chevy Volt offers a bold and far-reaching approach that will being an exceptionally fuel-efficient model to consumers at reasonable cost, besides being a great design, the Volt promises exactly what many consumers are asking for – a car capable of driving on zero emission battery power most of the time at pennies per mil, with over 100 mpg possible on longer journeys when electric power from its range extender engine-generator is needed.” The Green Car Vision Award recognizes the most important vehicle in a year that visualizes the road ahead, but is not yet on sale.
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