Auto Electronics magazine has good rundown of the mild hybrid system in the Saturn Vue and Aura Green Line models. The system basically functions like a battery powered turbo-charger, providing some extra oomph to the engine when needed. The motor is not connected directly to the drive-line, but does seem to provide some decent improvement in economy, while keeping complexity to a minimum. How close is this system to the one in new plug-in hybrid GM is showing off in a few days? Stay tuned.
[Source: Auto Electronics]
https://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/02/how-the-gm-mild-hybrid-drive-train-works/
2007-01-02T18:40:00+00:00