2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

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09/08/2008 08:00. It's no secret that sales of gas-slurping full-size pickup trucks have taken an abrupt nosedive.

High pump prices have buyers scrambling for smaller and more efficient conveyances. But for those of you who absolutely need the size and hauling capability of a full-size pickup, there's hope in the the form of the gasoline-electric Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.

Hybrid models are popular within the Toyota and Honda camps and are finally beginning to attract Detroit's attention. Both Ford and Chrysler are installing hybrid power teams in a few of their models, while General Motors is rapidly moving into full-scale hybrid mode, especially when it comes to big-and-thirsty sport utility vehicles.

For the 2009 model year, Chevrolet's cornerstone model, the Silverado, (along with its GMC Sierra... // Memphis Commercial Appeal