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martinjlm · #9 (**permalink**) 01-03-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xcel

Hi Delta_Flyer:

___The Saturn VUE’s BAS is capable of assist as well as all other features of IMA … BAS is far beyond GM’s prior efforts available on the Silverado P/U w/ the very basics of Start/Stop. I would have liked them to add a slow speed EV mode but I doubt they went that far with it

SAE – Powertrain Progress at GM
___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes

Wayne,

You are correct on your understanding of BAS technology. Because the electric motor is basically the alternator on steroids, there is capability to assist the ICE in propelling the vehicle, but no intent to propel the vehicle without the ICE operating. Except for decel ICE cutoff, there is not a slow speed EV mode with this 36V (or 42V, depending on how you measure it) BAS system.

Peace,

Martin