A full-size SUV with a 6.0-liter engine is Green Car of the Year? Strange but true: The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid beat the Chevy Malibu Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, and Saturn Aura Hybrid for the honor. It makes sense, though: that enormous engine is a two-mode hybrid—a second-generation hybrid powertrain that both boosts mileage at highway speeds and allows for the serious towing power a vehicle like the Tahoe needs. (Incidentally, PopSci gave the two-mode hybrid a Best of What’s New award in our December issue).
The Tahoe is the first hybrid full-size SUV, and it avoids the temptation to use that electric motor just to add horsepower while keeping fuel efficiency constant. In fact, the Tahoe gets impressive gas mileage: 21 mpg in the city, which makes it as efficient as a Toyota Camry with a 4-cylinder engine. So as odd as it may seem that a giant SUV would be anointed Green Car of the Year, the Tahoe is certainly more of a game changer than the other four finalists. That said: Here’s hoping that a truly revolutionary car—a full-fledged production plug-in hybrid or fuel-cell vehicle—comes along soon to claim this prize.—Seth Fletcher
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Posted by: Crossom | December 17, 2008 at 10:32 PM
For me the car Chevy Tahoe Hybrid is the best for being the fastest and adapts to customer needs. and I love that style
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I think the hybrid cars now is the best way to save more money and the design is better than current cars.
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Posted by: Wholesale Suppliers | December 07, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Hybrid cars are much more environmental friendly. The amount of pollution that this car emits is about thirty percent lower. But, if you happen to be an aggressive driver, if you can't wait to gun the engine as soon as the light changes, you can harm the environment instead of helping it.
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Posted by: Blanchard Rivas | April 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM
It seems the reason why smaller hybrid cars that are a big hit in Europe are not as popular in America is simply because Americans love big vehicles. But with the rising fuel prices, even the Americans are looking for an alternative to fossil fuels. This SUV could be the solution: big and bulky, yet only consumes petrol just like a sedan. No wonder it won the Green Car of the Year Award.
Posted by: Carson Ahlstrom | May 20, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Individual differences involves car preferences. Some people are small cars while others want it big. People choose cars to suit in personal need or preferences. It may really sound strange but I know more surprises in auto shows to come.
Posted by: Air Suspension Kits | October 02, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Strange indeed. The Tahoe has improved quite a lot in terms of fuel efficiency.
Posted by: Air Ride Parts | November 14, 2011 at 11:06 PM
This development took many years to accomplish. It's impressive that Chevrolet did it!
Posted by: CGS Motorsports | November 15, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Interesting. I am more concerned about fuel economy about my truck.
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