Saturn Trims Down Hybrid Names
Saturn is trimming down the names of its hybrid line after recognizing that the moniker “Green Line” was not practical. Saturn’s most popular hybrid, the Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid, was becoming “hard to write a short sentence about,” says Saturn Spokesman Mike Morrissey. An updated of version of the vehicle is due out in 2009 featuring a slimmer name, the Saturn Vue 2 Mode hybrid, and increased fuel efficiency. Thew model will be powered by a 257 horsepower 3.6 liter V6 engine capable of producing 248 lb-ft of torque. Two 55 kilowatt electric motors help boost fuel economy increasing the vehicles range to 500 miles on a single tank. Other green features include a regenerative braking system, automatic engine idle off, low speed electric only operation and redesigned efficient in-car accessories.
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