What is it? As shown in Los Angeles, Saturn will fit its midsized Aura sedan with the hybrid drivetrain from the current, and next-generation, Vue crossover vehicle. The system is based on a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission. For this application, the engine is supplemented by an electric motor/generator and engine-management system to allow for electric energy to be captured for supplementing the engine; to enable the engine to shut down the engine when the car stops and start up quickly when needed; and to create electricity from regenerative braking. Cl... More •Volkswagen Tiguan •Ford Escape •Honda FCX
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In 2006, there were two LA Auto Shows, with the first in January 2006
and a second in the fall presented here. In 2007, the LA Auto Show
continues the new fall tradition, spacing the event away from the
Detroit Auto Show.
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