GM’s new hybrid system
GM announced today that they will stop making the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid as well as the Saturn Aura hybrid, according to msnbc.com. GM is currently working on a more efficient hybrid system. The Malibu and Aura hybrids are considered “mild” hybrid systems, which means that they only get about 4 miles per gallon more than the standard models, but they cost about $4000 more. Some models have even closer gas mileage than four mpg. The new hybrid versions will be available next summer. There will be 14 gas-electric hybrids on the market by the end of 2012. The problem was that these hybrids just weren’t selling. The fuel economy wasn’t good enough for people to justify spending the extra money. The sales have been very slow for all GM hybrids, cars and SUVs/trucks, so they need to revamp their hybrid systems with hopes to come out stronger in the next few years. I think it’s a good idea. Why continue to make a product that no one really wants? What a waste? Take some time, make it better, than show me the goods!