Opel, Saab developing hybrids; Fuel-saving system could arrive by 2010.(News)(Brief article)

Automotive News Europe,  March, 2006  by Stein, Jason

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Byline: Jason Stein

Saab and Opel are developing hybrid systems that will appear on a range of mainstream vehicles before 2010.

Hans Demant, Opel's managing director, did not say which vehicle is best suited for Opel's first hybrid - but a car with a gasoline-electric powertrain is not far off.

"Before the end of the decade, you will see a hybrid application in an Opel," said Demant, during an interview at the Geneva auto show.

Saab Managing Director Jan-Ake Jonsson said a hybrid will likely appear on the next generation of its 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles.

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