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Chevy Goes Green

* World's first mass-produced electric vehicle, the Chevy Volt, with extended range, providing a range of up to 379 miles  and 25 to 50 mpg!
* Revolutionary Voltec propulsion system delivers between 25 & 50 miles of electric driving (depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature) with a long-life, 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and 111-kW (149-hp) electric drive unit; and up to 344 miles of extended range with on board 1.4L engine
* Eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on lithium-ion battery pack.

   * Silverado Hybrid  Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT)
   * Energy Storage System (ESS)
   * Vortec 6.0L V-8 with Active Fuel Management (AFM) and late intake valve closing (LIVC).
   * Estimated 23 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg city

  * Tahoe Hybrid  Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT)
  * Energy Storage System (ESS)
  * Vortec 6.0L V-8 with Active Fuel Management (AFM) and late intake valve closing (LIVC).
  * Estimated 23 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg city

    * First Chevrolet with new fuel-saving eAssist™ technology
    * Estimated fuel economy of 26 city / 38 highway  
    * Uses own energy to recharge the battery, doesn't use gas when stopped
    * New exterior shape and features such as active grille shutters to enhance fuel economy
    * As many as 550 miles of driving range between fill-ups
    * Coming in 2013

   

* Cruze Ecotec 1.4L turbo with power ratings estimated at 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm).
* Ecotec 1.8L f offers full variable valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy across the rpm band.
 * Estimated 42 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg city