General Motors

The hybrid powertrain truck is one of a wide range of technologies GM Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Division is using to maintain its progress in light truck fuel efficiency. GM is currently offering the industry’s first hybrid pickup truck, which features a conventional powertrain and driveline with an electric motor integrated between the engine and transmission. The engine provides the same performance as today's V-8 Vortec engines, but improves fuel efficiency by 10%. These full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups can be equipped with flywheel alternator starter technology. Instead of a conventional starter motor and alternator, the hybrid truck features a compact electric motor integrated between the engine and transmission, known as a flywheel alternator starter system. The 14,000- watt electric motor provides fast, quiet starting power, the ability to generate up to 2,400 watts of continuous electric power, and 10% fuel savings.