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General Motors Announces Plug-In Hybrid at the L. A. Auto Show General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner announced that GM is developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, November 29. The Saturn Green Line Vue vehicles are to be the first recipients of the plug-in hybrid technology. The current plan is to introduce in 2009 the 2-mode Green Line with plug-in capabilities. The vehicle will have the option of using the household 110v outlet to top off the charge of the lithium-ion battery pack and the vehicle will be capable of traveling 10 miles in electric-only mode. The major automakers have been reluctant to introduce a plug-in hybrid to the marketplace since it would require adding larger batteries and electric motors to the vehicles, which in turn increases the weight and reduces space. In addition, new technology will be needed in order to deal with automotive lithium-ion batteries, which are relatively new on the scene. How to Make Biodiesel at Home All about biodiesel and alternative fuels, a step-by-step guide. Convert Your Car To Burn WATER Boost mileage 60%, reduce emissions and prevent global warming. Renewable Energy Solutions Find free solar panels, wind turbines and batteries for off-grid living. General Motors is taking the opportunity to develop first hybrids and now plug-in hybrids largely to thwart its reputation as a company that doesn't care about the environmental impact of its vehicles. GM also sees an opportunity to announce its keen interest in developing and marketing vehicles based upon the latest in high technology.

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