Green car of the year: an SUV
A few years ago, who would've believed that a big honkin' American SUV would be honored by the Green Car Journal as the "Green Car of the Year." Hell has officially frozen over folks, because the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid took top honors for its 30% increase in fuel efficiency. But let's face it, considering the Tahoe's former gas mileage; the popular SUV definitely had major room for improvement. The new Tahoe gets 21mpg in the city (the same as many popular sedans) and 22 on the highway. Certainly not breaking any overall fuel efficiency records, but we must remember that we're talking about an 8-passenger tank here. With all of the major sources predicting a major spike in gas prices this holiday season, any improvement in fuel economy is looking pretty good.
Recently introducing its first hybrid pickup, Chevrolet has also been talking up its plug-in electric sedan to eco-friendly commuters. While they may not seem like the most likely candidates to revolutionize the industry, it seems that GM is taking some significant steps forward in its quest for alternative fuel vehicles.
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11-17-2007 @ 2:15PM
Kamal said...
Percentages don't mean squat. A 100% increase in fuel efficiency sounds great on paper, but if the car only gets 10 miles per gallon, that would mean a new mileage of 20 mpg, which is still 15 mpg (by some reports but definitely not in my opinion) below what is needed to curb green house emissions by 2020.
Green Car Journal must be owned by rupert murdok and general motors.
This is a totally bogus story undeserving of any attention.
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11-17-2007 @ 4:39PM
Matt said...
Two posts down you call the Hybrid Escalade "totally pointless" because it gets 18 mpg. The Tahoe gets 21 mpg and it's the green car of the year?
Give me a break. It's that kind of ridiculousness that keeps auto mpg down. People actually think they're doing good.
How about some actual critical thinking in these posts?
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11-20-2007 @ 12:30AM
Seth said...
My thoughts exactly, Matt. The Tahoe and Escalade are cousin vehicles from General Motors. In most respects, other than luxury polish, they are likely the same vehicle.
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