Powerful New Two-Mode Hybrid System for Full-Sized SUV's
Now you can enjoy fuel savings without compromising power!
As the direct result of GM, BMW and DaimlerChrysler
collaboration efforts, full size hybrid SUVs will now have the
necessary power to tow boats and perform high-powered jobs that
hybrid systems have not been capable of doing in the past.
By pooling the expertise of these three companies they have
reduced costs and cut the development time. The new hybrid
system will use two electric motors, one to power the vehicle at
low speeds with light loads and the other to assist during
highway speeds and while towing or on steep hills.
The two-mode hybrid provides dependable power on demand
seamlessly, and does it more efficiently, the motors are less
than fifty percent of the size of single mode motors. It is
paired with a Vortec V8 that has a trademarked fuel management
system for a fuel efficiency gain of at least 25 percent This is
achieved with:
* An all-electric acceleration and drive capability * The engine
and fuel shut off at idle and during deceleration * Collecting
and storing electrical energy through regenerative braking * Two
mode hybrid technology with variable transmission, two electric
motors and two hybrid modes of operation. The second mode
improves efficiency and reduces the need for overly large
electric motors. The second mode is used primarily at higher
speeds, as on the highway, to optimize fuel economy in both city
and highway driving.
The new hybrid full sized SUVs will begin production in 2007
Currently available hybrid vehicles include the only hybrid
pickups, 2006 Chevy Silverado Hybrid and 2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid
that have the highest city fuel economy in their segment.
Coming this summer is the Saturn Vue Green Line SUV
Implementation of continuing technological advances in fuel and
environment saving vehicles are giving customers more choices
that better fit individual needs, and help lessen our dependence
on foreign oil.