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Originally Posted by AshenGrey
My big gripe with GM is that all of their 2007-2008 hybrids are HUGE vehicles. I just see it as a waste to invest $4000 in hybrid equipment into a Durango or Escalade when the boost will be 3 MPG. It would much more useful to make a hybrid Chevy Cobalt that would gain 10-15 MPG. But GM wont do that.
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Toyota and Honda have strengths in developing and producing small and mid-size cars. They have developed hybrids to protect their market share in those areas and are gradually scaling the systems up to apply to larger vehicles.
GM and Ford have strengths in developing full-size pickups and SUVs. They have developed hybrids to protect their market share in those areas and are gradually scaling the systems to apply to smaller vehicles.
Surprisingly enough, I see some consistency in thought and behaviour here. Play to your strength, and then expand.
Peace,
Martin
I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues
I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues
I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues