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Wednesday, November 29 2006 @ 10:06 PM EST |
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 So GM is now making plug-in hybrids a priority. I've always figured the big three US automakers need to reinvent themselves and offer more compelling products in order to win back US market share from Toyota. This is especially the case for Ford and GM, which had trucks and SUVs as their only real profit center. With sales of those things dropping (thankfully), those companies need to offer something really compelling.
The plug-in hybrid seems like a real viable alternative to the regular combustion engine. Regular hybrids are OK, but seems to add more a lot more complexity and definately a high price for what you get in added fuel economy. Plug-in hybrids seem a lot more compelling, especially since they can use the existing electrical grid.
GM is starting the with plug-in hybrids in the Saturn Vue, an SUV. OK, so maybe SUVs could use the fuel economy benefits more than a regular sedan, but personally, I'd rather see this improvement in lighter cars where it will make a more significant difference for those who don't want/need an SUV. Hopefully we'll get there eventually.
It's a start.
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