In order to meet the 2006 fuel efficiency and emissions targets for light trucks and in the apparent absence of any stomach for going the clean-diesel route, GM has joined forces with DaimlerChrysler to develop a full series or two-mode hybrid system.
The Detroit Free Press reported (Aug 26, 2005) GM will be responsible for developing FWD hybrid systems for both cars and crossover vehicles and for both full size RWD and AWD trucks.
First off the line will be a 2007 GMC Yukon/Chev Tahoe hybrid. Plans are for 25% improved fuel consumption. One wonders if, in light of the impact Hurricane Katrina has had on the national fuel supply and delivery systems, whether even a 25% increase in efficiency is sufficient.
