Saturn is looking to be the first to market with a plug-in, and is hoping to bring it in using the Vue. The Vue has had a mild hybrid system and will be updated with the dual mode hybrid system in 2008. And now, we have a possible time line on when to expect the plug-in version.
The Vue may be available in "2009-ish" according to Jill Lajdziak, brand general manager for Saturn. The Vue will likely be able to run for 10 miles on electric power alone. It will then be powered (or recharged?) by the gas engine.
GM has been very serious about its development of plug-in hybrids. But GM has also said the plug-in Vue would be powered by a Lithium-Ion battery. I wonder if that is still true given the 2009 figure?
Source: Saturn's plug-in hybrid coming around 2009
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Saturn Plug-In Vue in 2009-ish?
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