In my opinion, the hybrid car news is not very exciting. I haven't
seen anything new to talk about in months.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124622
Saturn has an SUV called the Vue which had a very limited supply
of hybrids. It got poor reviews and was listed as one of the worst
hybrids. Saturn defended itself, by saying that they were only
trying to sell the least expenisve hybrid.
But they finally woke up, and in 2009, the Vue will run solely on electric
power exactly like the new Yukon and Tahoe hybrids. The design
is slightly different as the Vue is front-wheel drive.
Some things you might notice on 2008 and the coming 2009 models is
that variable valve timing is probably on every car now. Nearly
all cars have aluminum cylinder heads, and many have aluminum blocks.
If you buy a late model car, take a note at the emissions label on the
side window. Does is say LEV, or ULEV, or SULEV? In my opinion,
you should by a car with the best emissions label?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SULEV
Cylinder-deactivation is more common now. You will find it in
in nearly every brand. The silly thing is that each manufacturer
has a different acronym for the same exact thing. DOD, VCM,
MDS,
One possible new thing to look for in cars is the dual-clutch transmission,
will be more common place in the next year or 2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-clutch_gearbox
And certainly more lighting will be LED, so the probability of replacing
bulbs is reduced, and less electricity is required from the car's
electrical system.
David Locklear
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