Automobile Blog April Archive

Saturn Is Going Green

By Michael Shoemaker at 04/23/08 01:37

Saturn is one of the founders of the electric cars when they first produced the EV1. Although the production of this car had already ceased, they continued their commitment to save fuel and help our environment be clean and safe with their new hybrid cars like the VUE Hybrid that was made available as early as 2005 and their addition to the family of hybrid, the new Saturn Flextream which will become available on global market this fall.

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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 is a must. But their new car that was unveiled in the recent Detroit Auto Show, the Flextream will surely hit the market with its sexy, sleek design and features.

How the doors open is so cool. The sun roof is also a thing that will drive car fanatics drooling. Plus, it comes with free 2 mechanical walkers, something that your kids will love.

The Flextream will be produced under the E-Flex platform of GM. The Flextream is collaboration from Saturn and GM's European division, Opel.

This is one hybrid car that is really beautiful, very futuristic, high-tech and fuel efficient. Definitely a beautiful masterpiece.

The New Electrifying Chevy Volt

The Chevrolet Volt is an electic concept car made by the General Motors and was presented in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 7, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. But an updated version was shown at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2007 in Shanghai, China.

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This new electrifying concept car from Chevrolet has entered production and will be available in the worldwide market by 2010. The vehicle is designed to be run by pure electricity from on-board batteries that will reach up to 40 miles (64 km).

However, GM refused to call their car as a "hybrid car" and they would like to stick on it being called an electric car with range extenders due to its innovative design.

"The vehicle is propelled by electrical motors with a peak output of 120 kW (160 horsepower). Ordinarily, the vehicle would be charged while at home overnight (plug-in hybrid). The vehicle has two charging ports for convenience, one on each side.[12] A full charge reportedly takes 6.5 hours from a standard North American 120 V, 20 A household outlet." -Wikipedia.

Now you need not to worry about where would you charge it because an ordinary outlet will do. This is definitely one of the cars that you should watch for.