Chevrolet Yukon Hybrid 2009 2010
AKA Chevrolet Tahoe and Holden Suburban 2008
his is what we call a full size SUV and 2007 began the pathway
for GM to develop a vehicle with hybrid options. Since the early
1990s this vehicle has filled a void especially in Australia where
it is know as the Holden Suburban. available in Diesel and petrol
configurations.
First introduced in 2007 the Chevrolet Yukon Hybrid
- Mechanical features of the Hybrid models
6.0L Vortec V-8 Engine with Active
Fuel Management, Hybrid two-mode
electronically variable transmission.
- (EVT) and 300-volt DC battery pack
Auxiliary Power Module (APM) to
convert 300V battery power to 12V
and 42V power
- Hybrid-specific cooling design includes
a separate Power train Electronics
coolant circuit to keep the high-voltage
hybrid content cool
- GM’s first combination transmission
cooler increases transmission cooling
capacity
- 3.08 axle ratio for optimum highway
fuel economy
- Regenerative braking system uses hybrid
motors in the transmission acting
as generators to decelerate the vehicle,
while capturing energy for the 300V
battery pack
- Electric power rack & pinion steering
(EPS) for improved fuel economy
- Modified suspension has reduced front
trim height for better aerodynamics
