Re: GM Greens Up Saturn Image with "Mild Hybrids"
I don't think GM has a clue. In fact, Ford is the only one of the "Big 3" that has any clue at all. Gee... Their bloated SUVs sit on the dealer lots for 90+ days, and they have to offer employee pricing and $4k-$6k discounts to bribe people to buy them. Meanwhile, the Prius has had a 2-6 month waiting list for two years straight, with NO DISCOUNTS.
Their "hybrid" solution only costs about $800 per vehicle to implement and adds about 2-3 MPG. Whoop-de-do. Color me unimpressed.
Personally, I think a car should get at least 20% of its propulsion from batteries in order to qualify as a hybrid. The GM solution doesn't push the vehicle at all!
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