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Sid Dillon’s Chevrolet dealership near Lincoln is selling the 2010 Chevy Equinox at low, low prices. A new Equinox has just debuted that offers sharp new styling as well as new engine choices for improved fuel economy.

The Chevrolet Equinox, a compact crossover SUV has the best gas mileage in it’s class with an EPA estimate of 32 mpg hwy. The Equinox has the most rear seat legroom and received 5-stars for frontal and side-impact crash test ratings.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is in the first year of the all-new second generation. As before, it is a small/midsize SUV that holds up to five passengers. It’s available in LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels. Standard equipment for the base LS and 1LT is fairly generous, while the 2LT adds items like automatic climate control and upgraded audio. The top-shelf LTZ tacks on upscale features like a power liftgate and leather upholstery. All models have stability control and a full complement of airbags as standard. Notable options on certain trims include a rear-seat entertainment system and a hard-drive-based navigation system.

Under the hood, the Equinox starts with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine good for182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. Available on all but the LS is a 3.0-liter V6 that pumps out 264 hp and 222 lb-ft of torque. Both come with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional.

The 2010 Chevy Equinox is strikingly stylish inside and out, and its ride is smooth and quiet. Come into our Sid Dillon Nebraska Chevrolet dealership, just minutes away from Lincoln, for a test drive today. Experience all the Equinox has to offer and drive home in a brand new Chevrolet Equinox at an amazing price. Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Nebraska is conveniently located at 2455 E. Hwy 33 Crete, NE 68333.

To find out more information about Sid Dillon please visit our website at www.siddilloncrete.com

Nebraska consumers are excited about the upcoming release of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected to achieve city fuel economy of at least 230 miles per gallon, based on development testing using a draft EPA federal fuel economy methodology for labeling for plug-in electric vehicles.

The Volt, which is scheduled to start production in late 2010 as a 2011 model, is expected to travel up to 40 miles on electricity from a single battery charge and be able to extend its overall range to more than 300 miles with its flex fuel-powered engine-generator.

“From the data we’ve seen, many Chevy Volt drivers may be able to be in pure electric mode on a daily basis without having to use any gas,” said GM Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson. “EPA labels are a yardstick for customers to compare the fuel efficiency of vehicles. So, a vehicle like the Volt that achieves a composite triple-digit fuel economy is a game-changer.”

According to U.S. Department of Transportation data, nearly eight of 10 Americans commute fewer than 40 miles a day

“The key to high-mileage performance is for a Volt driver to plug into the electric grid at least once each day,” Henderson said.

We Expect High Demand in Nebraska

Volt drivers’ actual gas-free mileage will vary depending on how far they travel and other factors, such as how much cargo or how many passengers they carry and how much the air conditioner or other accessories are used. Based on the results of unofficial development testing of pre-production prototypes, the Volt has achieved 40 miles of electric-only, petroleum-free driving in both EPA city and highway test cycles.

Under the new methodology being developed, EPA weights plug-in electric vehicles as traveling more city miles than highway miles on only electricity. The EPA methodology uses kilowatt hours per 100 miles traveled to define the electrical efficiency of plug-ins. Applying EPA’s methodology, GM expects the Volt to consume as little as 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles in city driving. At the U.S. average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75 for electricity to travel 100 miles, or less than 3 cents per mile.

The Chevrolet Volt uses grid electricity as its primary source of energy to propel the car. There are two modes of operation: Electric and Extended-Range. In electric mode, the Volt will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe emissions when driving. During this primary mode of operation, the Volt is powered by electrical energy stored in its 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

When the battery reaches a minimum state of charge, the Volt automatically switches to Extended-Range mode. In this secondary mode of operation, an engine-generator produces electricity to power the vehicle. The energy stored in the battery supplements the engine-generator when additional power is needed during heavy accelerations or on steep inclines.

“The 230 city mpg number is a great indication of the capabilities of the Volt’s electric propulsion system and its ability to displace gasoline,” said Frank Weber, global vehicle line executive for the Volt. “Actual testing with production vehicles will occur next year closer to vehicle launch. However, we are very encouraged by this development, and we also think that it is important to continue to share our findings in real time, as we have with other aspects of the Volt’s development.”

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