2011 The Chevrolet Silverado

The technology used in the 4.3 V6 has not changed much for the 2010 model year. Boasting 195hp @ 4600rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque @ 2800 rpm, the 4.3 V6 provides adequate power for light to medium duty applications. With the engine mated to the standard 4-speed automatic transmission, the baseline Chevrolet Silverado has an estimated fuel mileage of 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway.

2011 The Chevrolet Silverado

2011 The Chevrolet Silverado 

Because the electric engine feeds off the alternator of the V8, it never requires external charging like all-electric cars. The only downside to the hybrid Silverado 1500 is an extremely reduced towing capacity. While the standard 2010 Silverado 1500 can pull up to 10,700 pounds, the hybrid can only handle 6,100 pounds. The bonus for using the hybrid is a greatly increased fuel economy rating. The standard Silverado 1500 already features the best fuel economy for a full-size American pick-up at 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The hybrid beats even that with 21 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Because the electric engine runs mostly at lower speeds, the highway fuel economy is unchanged. The Active Fuel Management of the V8 engine also helps to save gas by allowing it to run in a 4-cylinder mode at mid speeds while the electric can do it all alone at up to 30 mph. This is all made possible by the unique Electrically Variable Transmission system of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid.

2011 The Chevrolet Silverado