mcrews -
Yeah, sounds like renamed "mild hybrid" technology. At some point I hope this stuff just becomes standard across all models.
Buick Regal DNA : The Buick Regal is the Opel Insignia, and was destined to originally be the new Saturn Aura, which already had mild-hybrids in the Vue and the Aura. But I don't think they sold well.
Buick Regal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Beginning in the 2012 model year, Buick will offer a mild hybrid system in the Regal, called "eAssist". The Regal will be the second GM vehicle to offer eAssist after the 2012 Buick LaCrosse. eAssist is standard in the LaCrosse, but the eAssist powertrain will be optional in the Regal.
The eAssist system adds a lithium-ion battery housed in the truck along with regenerative braking, engine stop/start, fuel cut-off, grill louvers that close at speed, underbody panels and low rolling resistance tires. The eAssist system adds up to 15 hp (11 kW) to the standard 2.4L Ecotec engine during acceleration. Fuel economy for the Regal with eAssist is estimated at 26 mpg-US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg-imp) city, 37 mpg-US (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg-imp) highway.
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