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Going Green in a Big Way: GM Hybrid Buses
Since 2003, more than 800 GM hybrid-powered buses have been delivered to over 70 U.S. cities, including Seattle, Minneapolis, Portland, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Tulsa, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston and Austin - and in Yosemite National Park.
If the U.S. had only 1,000 GM hybrid-powered buses operating in major cities, the cumulative savings would be more than 1.5 million gallons of fuel annually.
Hybrid Timeline
2008: By the end of 2008, GM will offer eight hybrid models, estimated to be more than any automotive manufacturer in the U.S.
2007: The Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids become the world's first full-size hybrid SUVs, using an innovative new two-mode hybrid system.
2006: The Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid becomes the first GM vehicle powered by a new, more affordable hybrid system.
2005: Hybrid pickups were made available to retail customers in six states: Alaska, California, Florida, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Also, 85 hybrid buses were delivered to 9 cities.
2004: Hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup become the first full-size hybrid pickup trucks and the first hybrids offered by a U.S. manufacturer, providing a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency.