Re: GM to build and sell hybrid cars in Canada ... cheaper!

Thanks for the info. I went digging into the internet and the 6

> cylinders Saturn Vue is infact a Honda engine. > Here are two links among others > >

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(sorry, I don't know how to hyperlink in a newsgroup). > > I wonder whether the Vue Hybrid that they offer for 2006 will also be a > Honda Hybrid that is used for the Accord Hybrid. If that the case, how > could they sell a cheaper hybrid car if the engine comes from a rival > Japanese automobile manufacturer? >

The VUE V6 is in fact the Honda 3.5L engine. The VUE "GreenLine", however is using the Ecotec 4 cylinder engine, with idle shutoff for economy, with a motor/generator to boost its output for short bursts, and regenerative brakes to recharge the batteries -- a "light hybrid". Similar to the Honda Motor Assist hybrids, but definitely not the same equipment.

I notice that hybrid cars are very slow to enter the market. Is it > because of the little demand, or too long for a waiting period? > Perhaps the cost is a factor too. > I wonder if people can just go to Honda or Toyota dealer and buy a > Civic or Accord hybrid, or Toyota Prius, and drive out with a brand new > car? or how long they have to wait for such a car? > I have not been in a Ford dealer in a long time. Do they actually try > to push the Escape hybrid? They hardly advertise this car. Do they have > such car in stock? I recall afew months ago and from another > newsgroup, that the US post office is buying that tyoe of car for their > fleet. Perhaps, at this time, Ford only concentrates to sell the hybrid > vehicles for fleet cars only? > If I am not mistaken, Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute are sibling cars. > I did not hear that Mazda Tribute is selling their hybrid version, > though. > > Jane wrote: > > Here's a link for you: > > > >

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