Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
According to the GM website... ... .
With the same powerful, reliable Vortec 5300 engine as the conventional Silverado, the Hybrid model boosts estimated city fuel economy by 2MPG with no loss in power. †
*Offered only in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Nevada and Florida. Quantities are limited.
†Estimated MPG 18 city. Based on GM testing. Official EPA estimate not available. 2WD model MPG: 18 city/21 hwy. 4x4 model MPG: 17 city/19 hwy.
http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/hybrid/
Starting at "only" $30,345. Talk about a complicated setup for such a small fuel-saving benefit. It seems to me that GM would be better off installing diesels in their half-ton trucks than this hybrid experiment.
With the same powerful, reliable Vortec 5300 engine as the conventional Silverado, the Hybrid model boosts estimated city fuel economy by 2MPG with no loss in power. †
*Offered only in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Nevada and Florida. Quantities are limited.
†Estimated MPG 18 city. Based on GM testing. Official EPA estimate not available. 2WD model MPG: 18 city/21 hwy. 4x4 model MPG: 17 city/19 hwy.
http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/hybrid/
Starting at "only" $30,345. Talk about a complicated setup for such a small fuel-saving benefit. It seems to me that GM would be better off installing diesels in their half-ton trucks than this hybrid experiment.
