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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Trucks/Pickups, Green, Chevrolet, GMC, First Drive

With the 2009 editions of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Hybrids just now beginning to appear on dealer lots around the country, we decided it would be a good idea to strap ourselves behind the wheel of the fuel-saving duo to see what fuel efficiency improvements we could manage in some typical city driving scenarios. Plus, there’s all kinds of techno-wizardry at play as soon as the driver’s right loafer touches the go-pedal, so we were keenly interested to see if The General was able to harness the power of three distinct power sources (one gas engine, two electric motors) while keeping everything smooth and controlled as one would anticipate from a $40,000 pickup truck.

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First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid and GMC Sierra Hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, SUVs, Green, Videos

It’s not the love child of a Smart Fortwo and a Jeep Wrangler — it’s the TAC Motors Stark 4X4. While we’re not entirely sold on the looks of its four-piece composite shell, this off-roader is now aequipped to handle whatever terrain you might happen to encounter. Previously available with an ethanol-burning Volkswagen engine, power now comes from a 2.3-liter turbodiesel making 220 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a five-speed synchronized transmission that sends power through a Borg Warner transfer case back to a stout Dana 44 rear axle. A set of skidplates looks to keep it all protected.

Four-wheel independent suspension might make this more of a high-speed traveler than a slow moving rock-crawler, so we can imagine plenty of Baja-style thrills behind the wheel of this beast. In any case, it sure looks like fun. Check out the galleries below and a video of the Stark in motion after the jump.

[Source: TAC Motors]

Continue reading VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber

VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, SUVs, Green, Videos

It’s not the love child of a Smart Fortwo and a Jeep Wrangler — it’s the TAC Motors Stark 4X4. While we’re not entirely sold on the looks of its four-piece composite shell, this off-roader is now aequipped to handle whatever terrain you might happen to encounter. Previously available with an ethanol-burning Volkswagen engine, power now comes from a 2.3-liter turbodiesel making 220 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a five-speed synchronized transmission that sends power through a Borg Warner transfer case back to a stout Dana 44 rear axle. A set of skidplates looks to keep it all protected.

Four-wheel independent suspension might make this more of a high-speed traveler than a slow moving rock-crawler, so we can imagine plenty of Baja-style thrills behind the wheel of this beast. In any case, it sure looks like fun. Check out the galleries below and a video of the Stark in motion after the jump.

[Source: TAC Motors]

Continue reading VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber

VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, SUVs, Green, Videos

It’s not the love child of a Smart Fortwo and a Jeep Wrangler — it’s the TAC Motors Stark 4X4. While we’re not entirely sold on the looks of its four-piece composite shell, this off-roader is now aequipped to handle whatever terrain you might happen to encounter. Previously available with an ethanol-burning Volkswagen engine, power now comes from a 2.3-liter turbodiesel making 220 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a five-speed synchronized transmission that sends power through a Borg Warner transfer case back to a stout Dana 44 rear axle. A set of skidplates looks to keep it all protected.

Four-wheel independent suspension might make this more of a high-speed traveler than a slow moving rock-crawler, so we have the ability to envision plenty of Baja-style thrills behind the wheel of this beast. In any case, it sure looks like fun. Check out the galleries below and a video of the Stark in motion after the jump.

[Source: TAC Motors]

Continue reading VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber

VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, SUVs, Green, Videos

It’s not the love child of a Smart Fortwo and a Jeep Wrangler — it’s the TAC Motors Stark 4X4. While we’re not entirely sold on the looks of its four-piece composite shell, this off-roader is now aequipped to handle whatever terrain you might happen to encounter. Previously available with an ethanol-burning Volkswagen engine, power now comes from a 2.3-liter turbodiesel making 220 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a five-speed synchronized transmission that sends power through a Borg Warner transfer case back to a stout Dana 44 rear axle. A set of skidplates looks to keep it all protected.

Four-wheel independent suspension might make this more of a high-speed traveler than a slow moving rock-crawler, so we can imagine plenty of Baja-style thrills behind the wheel of this beast. In any case, it sure looks like fun. Check out the galleries below and a video of the Stark in motion after the jump.

[Source: TAC Motors]

Continue reading VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber

VIDEO: More on TAC Motors’ Stark raving awesome Brazilian bomber originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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