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Saturn Hybrid
Saturn has proven its commitment to hybrid technology
and alternative energy sources time and time again, having developed
one of the first production electric cars, the Saturn EV1. Though
EV1 production has ceased, it has certainly laid down a strong foundation
for Saturns future hybrid models, like the Saturn VUE Hybrid.
 The
VUE is a mid-sized SUV that will benefit from GM's hybrid system,
giving it better gas mileage and sustaining its current level of
performance and practicality. The better fuel economy and emissions
of the Saturn VUE Hybrid are not the only benefits; the VUE has
a number of convenient innovations throughout the interior, such
as the pop-up cargo organizer which allows for the easy organization
and protection of anything one could wish to transport.
The VUE Hybrid will be available in late 2005.
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| Acura RD-X, RL |
| BMW X5 |
| Chevrolet
Malibu, Tahoe, Equinox |
| Dodge Durango,
Intrepid ESX |
| Ford Escape HEV |
| GMC Sierra Partial
Hybrid |
| Honda Insight,
Civic, Accord |
| Lexus RX 400H,
LS |
| Mazda RX-8 |
| Saturn EV1,
VUE |
| Subaru B9 SC |
| Toyota
Prius, Camry, Highlander |
Though current hybrid car tax incentives/rebates are being
phased out, consumers can look forward to rebates of up to $5000
in 2005.
Current hybrid cars can get up to 60 miles to the gallon on
the highway. In addition to fuel economy, they boast lower emissions
and depreciation than gasoline powered cars.
In the near future, hybrid cars are expected to get fuel mileage
as high as 190 miles per gallon!
Environmentalists embrace hybrid cars as a solution to today's
pollution problems.
Heavy HEV development began in the early 1990's with major
manufacturers donating billions of dollars to the research of
new hybrid technologies.
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