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REPORT: GM working on four mode hybrid system

Our friend Mike Levine over at PickupTrucks.com spent some time talking to General Motors' John Turzewski about the future of the company's hybrid trucks last week and came away with some interesting information. As we know, the key to GM's two-mode hybrid system is a pair of planetary gear sets that allow blending of engine and electric drive over two different speed speed ranges. This is part of what allows the system to get better fuel economy at highway speeds. The other main difference from competitor's systems is the presence of ... Read more →

REPORT: Toyota to give hybrid technology to GM? Jeremy Korzeniewski

According to a report in Japan's Daily Yomiuri newspaper, Toyota is willing to give General Motors access to its hybrid technology, free of charge. Why in the world would they do that, you ask? ...

Component shortage may threaten GM hybrid plan Xavier Navarro

In its viability plan submitted to the U.S. Treasury, General Motors promised to boost the number of hybrids in the company's lineup to 26 models by 2014, up from eight today. Although there are no ...

GM sold 2,555 hybrids in December, HUMMER sales cut in half Sebastian Blanco

All things considered, it appears that we think of GM's 2,555 hybrid sales in December a success. GM's press release (posted after the jump) certainly makes it all smell like roses. The 2.5k ...

GMC Yukon hybrid featured in Macy Parade Jeremy Korzeniewski

General Motors is the Official Vehicle Supplier for the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade. There, now you've learned your requisite something new for the day. This year, The General decided to trot out ...

GM powertrain plans: high-tech, low weight 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click above for more early images of the production Chevy Volt It's no secret that we appreciate what General Motors has been able to do with just two-liters. The direct injected and turbocharged mill powering the rear-wheel drive Solstice GXP and Sky Redline along with the front-wheel drive HHR SS ...

GM hybrid finally starting to get a little traction, 1,149 in June 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

With five hybrid models on the market now and at least four more coming before the end of the year, General Motors' hybrid sales are looking less ugly than they did in the first three months of 2008. GM is still no threat to Toyota or even Ford, but sales have been steady (if slow) for the last ...


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