Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Buick Plug-In Hybrid SUV Coming in 2011 - Auto - FOXNews.com

Buick Plug-In Hybrid SUV Coming in 2011 - Auto - FOXNews.com: "General Motors has announced that it will introduce a Buick plug-in hybrid vehicle in the 2011 model year.

Unlike the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car, the yet-to-be-named Buick crossover will use a more traditional dual-mode hybrid powertrain, similar to the one found in the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid, but with a smaller 3.6 liter V6 flex fuel engine and a high capacity lithium-ion battery pack. With half the capacity of the Volt's battery pack, the new Buick is expected to be able to be driven just 10 miles at low speeds on electric power alone. General Motors says it can be fully charged in five hours using a standard household electric outlet."

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