2007 Saturn VUE Consumer Discussions Page 9

Inside Line-First Drive: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid

Inside Line-First Drive: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid

Written by: KarenS on Jul 05, 2006 03:36 PM

Check out what the editors thought in their first drive. Tell us what you think here! First Drive: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid Read More...

Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [pisulino]

Written by: stevedebi on Apr 11, 2006 09:27 AM

Thanks for the link. Hmmm, GM is claiming it will provide some boost during acceleration, which is a bit more than a basic BAS. It will be interesting to watch this and see how well it works. 10kw is pretty small HP... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [logic1]

Written by: pisulino on Apr 10, 2006 05:00 PM

Further details on the system. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/08/gm_to_introduce.html Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [stevedebi]

Written by: logic1 on Apr 10, 2006 01:52 PM

Based on the what I have seen, my understanding of the electrical assist on acceleration is that the GM system in the VUE (GM and DaimlerChrysler are developing another 2 stage system that will be more comprehensive, but more expensive) is that the electrical engine takes over all electrical functions on acceleration, so all the ICE energy goes to the wheels. ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [logic1]

Written by: stevedebi on Apr 10, 2006 00:49 PM

"As you appear to doubt I got the original information from GM," I have no doubt you got the details from GM; it is just that I don't trust GM to tell the whole tale (without some proof, either by reviews of the actual product or by some detailed engineering information). I would like to see the technical details of the GM system. I do see that GM is claiming electrical ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [stevedebi]

Written by: logic1 on Apr 09, 2006 03:12 PM

Perhaps when you catch your breath from shouting, you would find time to go right here, on Edmunds where it says generator assist on acceleration: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/AutoshowArticles/articleId=108808 The article reads as though it comes from GM, which makes sense, as Edmunds does not have access to a VUE Hybrid at present. No one does. ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [logic1]

Written by: stevedebi on Apr 09, 2006 02:33 PM

Bold face, gotta love it! Great for emphasizing the point. I do believe that GM's problems are indicative of their automotive engineering. It is a corporate culture. Chrysler and Ford are in trouble, but nothing like GM. And yes, there are generally other sources for technical information on the hybrid system used in the Vue. I posted a link to one of them. And, ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [stevedebi]

Written by: logic1 on Apr 05, 2006 06:25 PM

Do you happen to have a NON GM source for this statement? I'm wondering if it was GM engineering or GM marketing that made this statement. Oh that makes a lot of sense, I should have a third party source for a vehicle not already on the market. I don't see how this is supposed to occur. Unless they are referring to the fact that the engine doesn't have to turn the alternator. ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [stevedebi]

Written by: logic1 on Apr 05, 2006 06:23 PM

Do you happen to have a NON GM source for this statement? I'm wondering if it was GM engineering or GM marketing that made this statement. Oh that makes a lot of sense, I should have a third party source for a vehicle not already on the market. I don't see how this is supposed to occur. Unless they are referring to the fact that the engine doesn't have to turn the alternator. ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [logic1]

Written by: stevedebi on Apr 05, 2006 05:19 PM

"We went over this earlier. According to GM, the electric engine in the Green line will provide acceleration boost and take over when one brakes to decelerate. " Do you happen to have a NON GM source for this statement? I'm wondering if it was GM engineering or GM marketing that made this statement. RE: Acceleration boost. Since there are no electric motors connected ... Read More...