Making a difference in our environment is as simple as driving a more fuel-efficient vehicle. That's why Chevy currently offers eight models with an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway or better.(1)
Aveo Sedan, Aveo5, Cobalt Coupe, Cobalt Sedan, Malibu Hybrid, and select models of Malibu,
HHR, and HHR Panel all fall into the 30 MPG or better club. Did you know that Chevrolet offers MORE MODELS than TOYOTA or HONDA with an Estimated 30mpg higher or better?
But it's not just about cars. Chevy Silverado offers the best V8 fuel economy of anyfull-size pickup,(2) and the full-size Tahoe SUV delivers best-in-class fuel
economy.(3)
New technology like Chevy's Active Fuel Management? has played a role
in achieving greater fuel economy. Active Fuel Management- deactivates
half the engine cylinders when they are not needed and seamlessly
reactivates them when you need the extra power.
And
there's more! Every 2008 Chevy car, half-ton truck and SUV is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitor that automatically alerts you when your
tire pressure is low. Properly
inflated tires can improve gas mileage by up to 3%.(4) Seems small, but
if everyone in the U.S. had properly inflated tires, we could save
millions of gallons of gas each year.
Why Drill For Fuel When You Can Grow It?
For the last eight years, Chevy has been producing vehicles capable of running on a fuel that grows primarily from the good earth and remembers its roots. That fuel is E85 ethanol.(1) E85 is a mostly renewable fuel source made from U.S.-grown biomaterial, such as corn and other grain products. It's a fuel that can help decrease our dependence on petroleum and burns cleaner than gasoline.
E85 fuel generally has a higher octane rating than gasoline, which can result in slightly higher horsepower and torque levels.
Chevy has over 2 million E85 FlexFuel vehicles on the road today. And we offer more E85 ethanol-capable vehicle choices than any other brand.
Here's our lineup: select models:
Avalanche, Impala, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Express, and
Uplander.(2) Availability of E85 ethanol varies by state. That's why we
have been instrumental in bringing an additional 250 E85 pumps across
the nation. But don't worry if there isn't an E85 station near you.
These FlexFuel vehicles can run on either gasoline or E85 or a combination of both.
The Hybrid taken to it's Logic extreme
The 2008 Chevy Tahoe already has best-in-class fuel economy.(1) So why mess with a good thing? To make it better, of course. Seems the Green Car Journal agrees - they've named the 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid(2) the Green Car of the Year®.(3)
America's first full-size hybrid SUV is available in two- or four-wheel drive and provides the power and capability you expect from a utility vehicle while delivering efficiency you never imagined. Its hybrid propulsion system is designed to operate in three ways: electric power, engine power, or any combination of electric and engine power. When you need the extra muscle of Tahoe's Vortec V8, it kicks in seamlessly. When you need to conserve, two small and lightweight 60 kW motors get the job done.
And here's the big finish:
When you pair the two-mode technology with our Active Fuel Management?
system, the Tahoe Hybrid offers up to 50% better city fuel economy over the non-hybrid Tahoe.(4) That's one hardworking hybrid.
Imagine: A daily commute without using a drop of gas.
The extended-range electric vehicle is no longer just a rumor. We have put tremendous design and engineering resources in place to make this vehicle a reality.
The Concept Chevy Volt,
with its revolutionary E-Flex Propulsion System will be different than
any previous electric vehicle because it will use a lithium-ion battery
with a variety of range-extending onboard power sources, including gas
and, in some vehicles, E85 ethanol(1) to recharge the battery while
driving. Launching in 2010
When it comes to plugging in, the Volt will be designed to use a common 110-volt household plug.
For someone who drives less than 40 miles a day, Chevy Volt will use
zero gasoline and produce zero emissions.(2) For longer trips, Chevy
Volt's range-extending power source kicks in to recharge the
lithium-ion battery pack as required. We expect a driving range of an
estimated 640 miles.(3)
The Best Emissions Strategy is a Zero-Emissions Strategy.
Chevy has launched a test fleet of
hydrogen-powered fuel cell Equinox SUVs. This fleet hit the streets of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Southern California. NOT FOR SALE YET.
"Project Driveway" is the first large-scale market test of fuel cell vehicles with realdrivers in the real world. Why? Because hydrogen fuel cells use zero gasoline and produce zero emissions.(1) They're a sustainable technology for a better environment. And they ultimately reduce our dependence on petroleum. Equinox Fuel Cell is an electric vehicle powered by the GM fourth-generation fuel cell system, our most advanced fuel cell propulsion system to date. The electric motor traction system will provide the vehicle with instantaneous torque, smooth acceleration, and quiet performance.
The Equinox Fuel Cell will go nearly 150 miles per fill-up,(2) and reach a top speed of 100 mph. Green Car Journal has given the Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell its Green Car Vision Award®.(3) The Equinox Fuel Cell won the award over several nominees, including the Honda FCX Clarity and Toyota Prius Plug-In.
DID YOU KNOW? NASA is the primary user of hydrogen as an energy fuel. Fuel cells power the space shuttles electrical system, and the crew drinks its only by product pure water.