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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard.

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Hybrid sales continue downward trend

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Ford - Along with its Lincoln and Mercury brands, Ford sales totalled 129,898, representing a 28.8 Combined sales of all hybrid models, which included the new Fusion and Milan hybrids, totalled 2,299 - up 21 per cent compared to sales a year ago. Just 222 Altima Hybrids were sold during the month.

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More information on hybrid sales slump

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Overall, reported sales of hybrids dropped 45.5 per cent year-on-year to 21,735 even though it incorporated a full month’s sales for new vehicles such as the Honda Insight, as well as the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Meanwhile, the Honda Civic Hybrid sold 3,361 units, down 22.3 per cent to 19 units.

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US vehicle sales show significant decrease

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Ford: Retaining the number two position in the US market, Ford (along with its brands Lincoln and Mercury) reported sales of 155,954 - down 24.3 The new Honda Insight did help to boost sales however - 2,780 models were sold meaning hybrid sales of Honda cars increased by 3.5 per cent compared to the previous year.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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Nissan: Until recently Nissan’s only contribution to the green car explosion was the Altima Hybrid, produced in collaboration with Toyota. In 2005, it launched the Ford Escape Hybrid – the first hybrid electric SUV. The company has enjoyed a 73 per cent increase in hybrid sales this year (see article ).