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

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> 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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http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...red-line_x.htm
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http://www.dailypress.com/features/l...ures-cyberlife
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> (sorry, I don't know how to hyperlink in a newsgroup).
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> 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?
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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.
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> Jane wrote:
> > Here's a link for you:
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http://autonet.ca/Autoshows/story.cf...9/1402081.html
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