LA Auto Show: Green Car of Year
2008 Chevy Tahoe hybrid takes the awardAgainst the backdrop of FreedomFromOil calling for 100 mpg plug-in hybrid vehicles, and a planned Prius to plug-in Prius conversion happening across the street from the Show, the Chevy Tahoe hybrid was named Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Ultimately, the Tahoe hybrid offers up to a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy, and such an improvement in fuel economy in such an important American segment just couldn't be ignored.
While, I've tested the Tahoe hybrid, and found it to be a great car, the fact that it will cost more than $50,000 does cause me to question this award a bit. In reality, while GM has proven that the Tahoe hybrid is an impressive breakthrough in SUV technology, how many people can really afford to pay $50,000 for a new vehicle.
Nonetheless, can GM really be blamed for this award? No. I blame Honda, Toyota and every other automaker instead. Where is green Toyota's new hybrid cars? Or Honda? At this point in time, automakers are playing a green PR game, but none of them are actually green.
Labels: Hybrid Vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, tahoe hybrid
posted by Dahcredyns at
9:49 AM
4 Comments:
What a shame! Who are handing out these awards? How do they define "Green"? Simply by fuel saving? How about the actual emission? Guess what? Tahoe hybrid (LEV2) is more dirty than the gas-only model (ULEV2).
http://www.gm.com/explore/fuel_economy/altfuel/emissions/50state/pdf/2008MY.pdf
I was just walking around the Minicoopers and I realized that the huge Tahoe hybrid is actually more efficient or, as efficient, as many much smaller mini-coopers in city driving.
That's just shocking.
I Love the new Yukon Hybrid, I sell cars and this is exciting for those who NEED a large SUV for space and towing. Call me in Tampa Florida to Schedule a test drive. 813-620-6500 ask for Jennifer
Talking about electric vehicles here is a very innovative electric vehicle conversion I happened to see. It didnt receive a lot of publicity but I think it has big promise since its being commercialized soon.A normal car that goes 30 miles to a charge and only costs $6-8000 to convert....I think that suits my needs:
Here's the link:
http://www.nj.com/morristown/news/index.ssf/2008/05/fdu_student_makes_his_chrysler.html
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