Plugs and Cars
JANUARY 4, 2007
GM today announced two contracts to "design and test lithium-ion batteries" for use in the Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid announced last month at the LA Auto Show. According to the press release, two variants of Lithium batteries will be "evaluated in prototype Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrids beginning later this year."
Plugs and Cars
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
1 auto maker is accelerating its efforts to meet the challenge by being the first to offer a plug-in hybrid and by expanding its production of biofuel vehicles. Wagoner said GM's prior work on its now-defunct EV1 electric car gives it a good base for the battery technology needed. for complete story: [link].
Green Cars News
JULY 5, 2009
After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. GM hybrids currently include the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Saturn VUE BAS; as well as the Tahoe, Silverado, Sierra, Yukon and Cadillac Escalade two-mode hybrids. per cent year on year.
Plugs and Cars
DECEMBER 22, 2006
In December, Nissan announced its "Green Program 2010," projecting a line of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars utilizing lithium-ion batteries of its own manufacture. We are at a tipping point according to Neil: "Let's bookmark this moment in the history of cars, because what is emerging is something like consensus.
Plug In Partners
JANUARY 28, 2008
SEC 132 Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program Grants to auto makers, suppliers, component manufacturers to encourage PHEVs, EVs, and advanced diesels. Here are the ones that caught our eye: Quantum's Fisker Joint Venture to Launch the New Fisker. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. We had three hours to quiz various technical experts, drive a variety of cars and talk to the senior leadership. by Bill Cooke. The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. See Chevy Volt for latest.
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