The 2017 eAssist Silverados have begun arriving. They are all Crew Cab LT Silverados with V8 engines and a battery pack about 1/10 the size of the Volt’s Battery pack. eAssist is a “mild hybrid,” meaning it does not get plugged in, but rather works like a traditional hybrid, like the Hybrid Malibu. eAssist Silverados all come with a tonneau/bed cover and are available in both two wheel drive- and four wheel drive configurations. The transmission is a ten-speed automatic. The EPA mileage estimate is 18 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway, which represents about a 13% increase in efficiency, when compared to V8 Silverados without eAssist.
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An accidental EVangelist: On my way to work at Apple one morning, my car was rear-ended (and totaled) by an SUV, driven by a guy playing with his smartphone.This led me to get my first plug-in vehicle.
I started blogging about my experiences immediately.
A year later, in 2013, I was hired by the dealership as their "EVangelist."
I became a board member with the Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (www.TxETRA.org) and perform public speaking in the DFW area regarding electric vehicles and environmental issues.
I also teach others how to sell plug-in vehicles or manage EV sales.
I'm on a mission.