Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:30:36 GMT From: BK <jerem43nospamnet> Subject: Re: Did GM Screw Saab's Hybrid?
saabyurk wrote: > Interesting question at www.trollhattansaab.net > I would suggest checking it out for anyone interested in the Saab > marque. > Currently the US market Hybrids are gasoline-electric models that use a smaller gas engine/electric combo. Most are electric powered with the gas engine primarily charging the batteries and providing additional boost during hard accelerations. The batteries also get charged through the breaks when stopping. The car does not get plugged in, period. Ford, Toyota and Honda all produce this style of hybrid and GM maybe going with that style instead of the Saab plug-in model. Jeremy
