Chevy Silverado Hybrid Discontinued in 2014

UNKNOWN_370

I know... Hybrids in general arent cost effective. People don't usually buy hybrids for that reason. But if you asked me where hybrid tech is more useful? Sports cars or trucks? I say trucks. Yet sports car hybrids are scaringly appealing to many... But that's just me i guess???

shadoquad

I agree with you. One would think that a truck getting that kind of mileage would be a boon, especially if the tech were to mature to the point where it is less of a price premium. When it becomes cost effective, you would have a winner.

But from the article, they estimate the gas savings at 750 bucks a year, which means you'd need to own the truck for over a decade to make that up.

I'm not sure how other maintenance costs compare over that time period.

cossie1600

It's just you. Audi E-tron won LeMan last year, Toyota TS030 won this past year too. I can't wait for a real hybrid sports car I can own.

shadoquad

heh, to be fair, Audi has shown they can win that race with any powertrain. Diesel, too.