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Old 07-01-2008, 01:10 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: 08' 2WD Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Review by LeftLanenews

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Are you kidding about the transmission???

This is the highest-tech fullsize truck GM has ever built and they're not using the real 6-speed from the Escalade and Denali? Why the heck not?
Who says it isn't. Go back and some searches on the forum, rather than jumping to conclusions.

The system uses an electrically variable transmission with two hybrid modes of operation that optimize power and torque for various driving conditions.
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