As another key element in its global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions, General Motors announced on Tuesday that it will soon introduce the second-generation version of its Hybrid System with a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery designed by Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd. Said battery will help make the next-generation system nearly three times more powerful than the one it replaces.
Overall fuel economy improvements for cars and trucks using the new technology are expected to be up to 20 percent. The next-generation GM Hybrid System will build upon the successful belt-alternator-starter hybrid powertrain currently available in the Saturn Vue, Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu.
The automaker plans to start North American sales by early 2010, with forecasts of 100,000+ units a year, including naturally-aspirated engines, new high-efficiency turbocharged engines, biofuel engines and diesels.
Visitors at the Geneva Motor Show can find out more about the next-generation GM Hybrid System through the all-new Saab 9-X BioPower Hybrid Concept. This car achieves emission levels of 117 grams per kilometer as well as a fuel economy of just 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers.
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| Saab 9-X BioPower Hybrid Concept |
Overall fuel economy improvements for cars and trucks using the new technology are expected to be up to 20 percent. The next-generation GM Hybrid System will build upon the successful belt-alternator-starter hybrid powertrain currently available in the Saturn Vue, Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu.
The automaker plans to start North American sales by early 2010, with forecasts of 100,000+ units a year, including naturally-aspirated engines, new high-efficiency turbocharged engines, biofuel engines and diesels.
Visitors at the Geneva Motor Show can find out more about the next-generation GM Hybrid System through the all-new Saab 9-X BioPower Hybrid Concept. This car achieves emission levels of 117 grams per kilometer as well as a fuel economy of just 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers.
photo:General Motors