Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid Concept
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Compared to production Astra diesels, the Astra Diesel Hybrid Concept is 25 percent more fuel-efficient. Not only does this make the car less expensive to operate, but it also cuts down on carbon-dioxide emissions per mile traveled, making it cleaner that a regular diesel vehicle. Changes between a production Astra GTC and this Diesel Hybrid Concept are few. The gauge cluster displays information about the hybrid system, the spare tire well is stuffed full of battery packs, and a special badge on the outside identifies the car as a hybrid. Based on press information, it would appear that General Motors is well on its way to resolving problems associated with fuel consumption, fuel economy, and powertrain emissions. The two-mode full hybrid system is slated to debut on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon, with other vehicles receiving the technology thereafter. Photos courtesy of General Motors
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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