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Old 08-01-2008, 11:39 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tahoescanner View Post
wasn't some Silverado's a few years ago built as a mild "hybrid", (engine off at stops and assisted electric motor- maybe there is something to swap with the tahoe.
Ignition key does much the same thing. Much easier to implement! Most companies claim 5-8% improvement in fuel economy in urban driving just with automatic engine stop/start.

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