GM is not going to let Toyota, or anyone else, take all the spoils to be garnered from hybrids. Nosiree! GM is getting serious about this hybrid stuffâand you can expect to see their next-generation hybrid system in 2010, and it's loaded with goodies.
As the graphic indicates, expect to see lithium ion batteries; more power; and of course, more economy...
"We took the present system and put it on steroids," said Stephan Poulos, GM's global chief engineer for hybrid systems.
For the specifics, check out what Green Car Advisor's has to say: Power, Fuel Economy Key To GM's Hybrids in 2010
For the specifics, check out what Green Car Advisor's has to say: Power, Fuel Economy Key To GM's Hybrids in 2010
billt9 says:
12:45 PM, 03/ 5/08
Lithium-ion's life expectancy has been increased from 3 years to 15 years to be comparable to Nickel-Metal Hydride?
Technology research advances so fast.
But how do you know it will last 15 years now, if we hadn't had 15 years to test it out? By extrapolation?
Some brave souls buy the first cars and test them!
estreka says:
01:25 PM, 03/ 5/08
A turbo hybrid is a great idea. It would sure boost fuel economy.
ateixeira says:
08:23 AM, 03/ 6/08
My issue is that by the time this comes out, Toyota will already have their next generation.
The mild hybrids in the Vue, Aura, and Malibu are way behind Toyota. Let's see them catch up first.