THE GAME HASN’T JUST CHANGED – IT’S BEEN REINVENTED.
You can throw out the old rulebook – and with it your assumptions about how green a pickup can be. Still think capability has to come
at the expense of fuel effi ciency? Then you need to fi nd out more about the Silverado Hybrid. It features what is certainly one of the
world’s most sophisticated technologies: the Two-Mode Hybrid System. The Two Modes make it possible for this hybrid to provide
optimal power and fuel effi ciency in a wide range of driving situations, combining output from the Vortec 6.0L LIVC V8 VVT gas
engine with the electric power generated by GM’s Hybrid Electric Propulsion System. The result is an amazing 10.5 L/100 km city fuel
consumption rating* that is comparable to many mid-size sedans. This from a pickup that is also impressively capable with Gross
Vehicle Weight Ratings up to 3311 kg (7300 lb.). And you can take full advantage of towing capacities up to 2767 kg (6100 lb.), thanks to
the standard Trailering Special Equipment Package. It’s no longer a level playing fi eld – ever since the introduction of Silverado Hybrid.
* 2010 Silverado Hybrid ratings based on GM testing in accordance with Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.
TWO-MODE HYBRID
TWO-MODE HYBRID SYSTEM
The advantage of the Two-Mode Hybrid System is that it automatically selects the
most effective and effi cient blend of power, based on demand. Unlike many other
hybrid systems that select their mode of operation based strictly on the rate of airfl ow
into the engine, GM’s system uses torque-based inputs to continuously determine
the optimal propulsion confi guration.
Mode 1
When driving at a low speed with a light load, Mode 1 can operate three ways: on
electric power alone, on gasoline engine power alone, or with a combination of
both. The engine is shut off entirely in stop-and-go traffi c, allowing you to drive
up to 48 km/h on electric power in certain situations, dramatically reducing fuel
consumption and emissions.
Mode 2
At highway speeds, Mode 2 kicks in. It delivers full Vortec V8 gasoline power – with
supplemental electric power in such demanding situations as passing, towing a
trailer or climbing steep grades. Under light load, Active Fuel Management® will shut
down half the cylinders of the Vortec V8 gas engine and maintain highway speeds
with supplemental electric power.
Battery Power
Electric power is provided by a 300-volt battery pack housed under the rear bench
seat, requiring no sacrifi ce of passenger room.
Regenerative Braking
The battery pack is recharged when you apply the brakes, harnessing the kinetic
energy that would otherwise be lost, and converting it to electricity. The regenerative
brakes provide the initial stopping power – the conventional hydraulic brakes are
then activated whenever additional braking force is required. This dual braking
system not only enhances overall braking performance, it also extends the life of the
conventional brake friction material.
Silverado 1500 Two-Mode Hybrid Crew Cab Short Box 4x4, shown in Sheer Silver Metallic.
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