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Something struck me as unpleasantly familiar about the whole "Hybrid" debate.
It looks to me like something the Japanese can once again hang over the heads of the Big 3, claiming technological superiority in powertrains.
And again, GM is talking about this way or that way that they will deal with it, 5 years from now. Stick a mild hybrid system in some pickups that already have a diesel engine option available and call it a day until 2008. DOD for 10% fuel savings, and a single hydrogen minivan for the postal service to use in Washington.
Basically, a lot of excuses and explanations about why you don't need a real hybrid, and why they won't offer one yet.
Remember the "DOHC" and "Twin Cam" emblems that used to decorate the sides of some cars? Funny that now that GM has for the most part caught up there - and made it less exclusive, Toyohonda raise the bar again. I have a feeling that "Hybrid" is going to be the next big thing, esp. with the Hybrid Accord having over 240 horsepower - they won't be pokey little econocars.
Meanwhile, GM plans some things in the near future - always a year away, it seems....
Look, I still like Pushrod engines. I like DOD as a concept. I just think GM is losing the PR game on this one.....again.
It looks to me like something the Japanese can once again hang over the heads of the Big 3, claiming technological superiority in powertrains.
And again, GM is talking about this way or that way that they will deal with it, 5 years from now. Stick a mild hybrid system in some pickups that already have a diesel engine option available and call it a day until 2008. DOD for 10% fuel savings, and a single hydrogen minivan for the postal service to use in Washington.
Basically, a lot of excuses and explanations about why you don't need a real hybrid, and why they won't offer one yet.
Remember the "DOHC" and "Twin Cam" emblems that used to decorate the sides of some cars? Funny that now that GM has for the most part caught up there - and made it less exclusive, Toyohonda raise the bar again. I have a feeling that "Hybrid" is going to be the next big thing, esp. with the Hybrid Accord having over 240 horsepower - they won't be pokey little econocars.
Meanwhile, GM plans some things in the near future - always a year away, it seems....
Look, I still like Pushrod engines. I like DOD as a concept. I just think GM is losing the PR game on this one.....again.