Detroit was a love fest for eco-friendly hybrids, and fuel cells and electric vehicles, but at this year's Toronto auto show the traditional combustion engine still rules.
Though there are a few hybrid standouts. BMW Canada today unveiled its X6 Concept ActiveHybrid. The two-mode hybrid crossover is slated to go on sale next year.
General Motors presented its Chevy Silverado Hybrid as well as the Tahoe Hybrid. The fuel-size SUV is expected to achieve mileage numbers on par with a mid-size sedan.
Finally, we're starting to see hybrids in big vehicles, a step in the right direction!
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People tend to forget the fact that SUV's for the most part are just plain too big, require too many resources to produce and if their biggest claim to fame is their mileage numbers are similar to a family sized car, we are all in trouble. If "families" need space for their 2.2 children they should be looking for a hybrid family car that has mileage numbers comparable to a compact.
Posted by: Michael Mason | February 14, 2008 at 09:44 AM