January 23rd 2008
GM To Bring Fleet Of “Fuel-Friendly” SUVs To Grammy Awards
Why?
Filed under: transport — michael @ 1:37 pm
It has been announced that Chevrolet will provide a fleet of 100 Tahoes and Suburbans (consisting of a mix of E85-fueled flex-fuel models and Two-Mode hybrids) to transport celebrities to the red carpet for the 2008 Grammy Awards.
Ahem.
On one hand, this will reduce the amount of efficiency-challenged limos parading to the event. On the other, we’re still dealing with a fleet of massive SUVs. At best, we’re talking 21mpg with the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid. It’s commendable that a SUV can approach these levels, but do we really need more heavy, large vehicles on the road? Is this truly ‘eco-friendly’?
I guess I’d feel better about this whole promotion if smaller, fuel efficient hybrids were being used. Hell, even a fleet running on bio-diesel would sit well. Until E85 Ethanol is made from something other than corn, it cannot in my opinion be considered ‘eco-friendly’.
All of this banter might be moot anyways — since the Grammys are just as susceptible to the writer’s strike as the Oscars are. We might just have another super green awards show on our hands a la Golden Globes!
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! This is a joke article from “The Onion” right? Please tell me that Ecorazzi isn’t serious…
Serious about what? That this is happening? Yes, if the Oscars go forward, this ’supposed’ green event will happen. Hard to pull anything ‘green’ from this announcement.
Why isn’t Ecorazzi against this absurd PR gimmick by GM? Why propagate this farce? Corn-based ethanol and there is only one public place to get it in San Diego County from what I’ve read. LOL! What happened to their Hydrogen Fuel Cell Equinox SUVs. I just can’t believe anything I read about GM anymore. It is why I bought the Honda Civic GX!! If you’re gonna Say Goodbye to Gasoline, natural gas is the best way to go. Don’t you agree Ecorazzi?
peace out Miguel
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