From Wikipedia:The Aura Green Line is a mild hybrid, following the Vue Green Line as the second vehicle in Saturn's lineup incorporating GM's belt alternator starter system. It rides on the XE's suspension.As in the Vue, the Aura Green Line is equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine mated to an electric motor/generator and the 4T45-E four-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain is rated at 164 hp (122 kW) and 159 lbf·ft (215 Nm) of torque. The electric motor/generator augments the gasoline engine during launch and under wide-open throttle. The Aura Green Line has an EPA estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, which Saturn claims is up to a 30% improvement over the Aura XE.
The Saturn Aura Green Line is eligible for a $1300 US Federal tax credit, as well as several state tax credits. It has been on sale since late March 2007.
2007-2008 Saturn Vue Green Line
From Wikipedia:
The Vue Green Line hybrid uses with the same mild hybrid BAS system with the 2.4 L Ecotec as first generation Vue. Software updates and optimizations to smooth the operation as well as improve fuel economy. Fuel economy under the new 2008 EPA standards is 25/32 mpg city/highway.A full hybrid model featuring GM's Two-Mode system is to be introduced during 2008, most likely as a 2009 year model. After this system is introduced, GM will release a plug-in hybrid version of the vehicle in 2009. This will make it the first plug in hybrid with the system as original equipment.
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