Comments on: Tahoe and Yukon Hybrids: Sensible or Stupid? http://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/ The modern girl's guide to living green & fabulous. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:53:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Why I don’t own a hybrid car | Gfeen.comhttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 Why I don’t own a hybrid car | Gfeen.com Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:26:37 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1324 [...] are­ fi­n­­di­n­­g i­t­ har­d­ to­ l­o­ve, even wit­h up t­o­­ 40 perc­ent­ bet­t­er fuel­ [...] [...] are­ fi­n­­di­n­­g i­t­ har­d­ to­ l­o­ve, even wit­h up t­o­­ 40 perc­ent­ bet­t­er fuel­ [...]

]]> By: Why I Don’t Own A Hybrid Carhttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 Why I Don’t Own A Hybrid Car Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:53:22 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1323 [...] of its full-sized Tahoe, with limited availability this fall. Environmentalists are finding it hard to love, even with up to 40 percent better fuel economy on the highway, because it’s just so big. [...] [...] of its full-sized Tahoe, with limited availability this fall. Environmentalists are finding it hard to love, even with up to 40 percent better fuel economy on the highway, because it’s just so big. [...]

]]> By: Gibson 99http://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Gibson 99 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:46:34 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1322 Inane. Cars should be banned in Manhattan. I don't care if they're hybrids or not. Inane. Cars should be banned in Manhattan. I don’t care if they’re hybrids or not.

]]> By: Olivia Zaleskihttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1321 Olivia Zaleski Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:27:37 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1321 Hugg and Digg Starre’s Posts Here:http://www.hugg.com/storylink/7803 http://digg.com/users/danitygo/news/dugg Hugg and Digg Starre’s Posts Here:

http://www.hugg.com/storylink/7803
http://digg.com/users/danitygo/news/dugg

]]> By: Starrehttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Starre Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:49:07 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1320 Anonymous, as they say, "Out of the mouths of babes..."Interesting point that other moms hassle you about the smallness of your car! I wonder if you ever say anything along the lines of "well, you might talk about your children's future, but I'm actually doing something about making a better world for them". I guess that would be 'mean' but oh-so-true! Anonymous, as they say, “Out of the mouths of babes…”

Interesting point that other moms hassle you about the smallness of your car! I wonder if you ever say anything along the lines of “well, you might talk about your children’s future, but I’m actually doing something about making a better world for them”. I guess that would be ‘mean’ but oh-so-true!

]]> By: anonymoushttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1319 anonymous Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:43:01 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1319 I agree with Katy's sentiment that this review continues to expose the absurdity of these vehicles -- that's what always gets to me, actually, when I drive around my little town. I live in one of the oldest neighborhoods (about 100 yrs old) with small and narrow streets. I oftentimes find myself squeezing me eyes shut as I pass an SUV in my little Toyota Camry.And other moms who drive the SUV's, etc., aren't one bit shy in asking why I drive such a small car and aren't my kids squished and uncomfortable in such a small space. I think the safety think is part of the appeal to mothers, yet I also think more space (i.e. McMansions) is an issue as well.To add to the absurdity of big vehicles in America, I came out of the store last week and found a monster truck parked next to me. The bumper was exactly level with my head when I got into my car and pulled away. I did not comment or prompt any conversation about this to my 8 year-old son who asked as we drove away, "Mom, if that truck crashed into us on the road would it hurt your head?"Thanks again for the great piece. I agree with Katy’s sentiment that this review continues to expose the absurdity of these vehicles — that’s what always gets to me, actually, when I drive around my little town. I live in one of the oldest neighborhoods (about 100 yrs old) with small and narrow streets. I oftentimes find myself squeezing me eyes shut as I pass an SUV in my little Toyota Camry.

And other moms who drive the SUV’s, etc., aren’t one bit shy in asking why I drive such a small car and aren’t my kids squished and uncomfortable in such a small space. I think the safety think is part of the appeal to mothers, yet I also think more space (i.e. McMansions) is an issue as well.

To add to the absurdity of big vehicles in America, I came out of the store last week and found a monster truck parked next to me. The bumper was exactly level with my head when I got into my car and pulled away. I did not comment or prompt any conversation about this to my 8 year-old son who asked as we drove away, “Mom, if that truck crashed into us on the road would it hurt your head?”

Thanks again for the great piece.

]]> By: Days 161-165: MLwC and Hybrid SUVs « What it’s likehttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1318 Days 161-165: MLwC and Hybrid SUVs « What it’s like Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:42:02 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1318 [...] Just so happens that EcoChic has a very recent article on her blog about a recent test drive of the GM Yukon and Tahoe SUVs. Alas, the story isn’t altogether a pleasant read for those considering hybrid SUVs–she found the whole experience of driving such a large hunk of metal embarrassing and uncomfortable. [...] [...] Just so happens that EcoChic has a very recent article on her blog about a recent test drive of the GM Yukon and Tahoe SUVs. Alas, the story isn’t altogether a pleasant read for those considering hybrid SUVs–she found the whole experience of driving such a large hunk of metal embarrassing and uncomfortable. [...]

]]> By: Starrehttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1317 Starre Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:58:12 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1317 Hey Yahoowhoo,Sorry you don't like my writing style! To each his or her own. If you want more info about the specs of the car, definitely check out <a href="http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/26/its-big-its-tough-its-powerfulits-a-hybrid-gmc-yukon-hybrid-test-drive/" rel="nofollow"> Lyle's review</a> of them (he was at the same event I was). He is a real car guy and knows what he's talking about.No, I don't think hybrids are the most efficient way to go, I like battery-only vehicles, preferably charged up from a renewable source of energy. Hey Yahoowhoo,

Sorry you don’t like my writing style! To each his or her own. If you want more info about the specs of the car, definitely check out
Lyle’s review of them (he was at the same event I was). He is a real car guy and knows what he’s talking about.

No, I don’t think hybrids are the most efficient way to go, I like battery-only vehicles, preferably charged up from a renewable source of energy.

]]> By: yahoowhoohttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1316 yahoowhoo Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:12:28 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1316 I don't think that you did much except talk about yourself. I think that it is a pretty lame "review"!!!! You failed to mention many things about the truck and its features and spent a lot of time trying to make yourself credible. That is really sad. Also I would like to see some information on the batteries and how they are going to be disposed of and how toxic they are. Are hybrid engines the most efficient way to go? I don’t think that you did much except talk about yourself. I think that it is a pretty lame “review”!!!! You failed to mention many things about the truck and its features and spent a lot of time trying to make yourself credible. That is really sad. Also I would like to see some information on the batteries and how they are going to be disposed of and how toxic they are. Are hybrid engines the most efficient way to go?

]]> By: Katyhttp://eco-chick.com/2007/08/870/tahoe-and-yukon-hybrids-sensible-or-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-1315 Katy Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:21:40 +0000 http://eco-chick.com/?p=870#comment-1315 Starre, I do not have data on that per se - but I did recently come across a piece that showed that older cars are much more fuel efficient than new ones, including the Honda Civic. I think that the 1990 model was about 700 lbs lighter than the 2007 model. The only model that has improved/maintained its gas mileage in the last 18 years is the Accord. This isn't the original article I read (sorry, can't find it) but it give similar information: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-07-15-little-big-cars_N.htmSo in a lot of ways, buying an older car is more eco-friendly than buying a newer model. (reduce, recycle, reuse). Starre, I do not have data on that per se – but I did recently come across a piece that showed that older cars are much more fuel efficient than new ones, including the Honda Civic. I think that the 1990 model was about 700 lbs lighter than the 2007 model. The only model that has improved/maintained its gas mileage in the last 18 years is the Accord. This isn’t the original article I read (sorry, can’t find it) but it give similar information:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/.....cars_N.htm

So in a lot of ways, buying an older car is more eco-friendly than buying a newer model. (reduce, recycle, reuse).

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