Buick plug-in hybrid coming?

The Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid

Now that Saturn is dead, at least as far as GM in concerned, the Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid concept is also dead. Not long ago, however, GM announced that the dual mode plug-in hybrid technology powering the Vue hybrid would find its way into another GM brand.

According to some, that new brand will be Buick, although this rumor has not been confirmed by GM.

While I'm glad to see GM's dual mode hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain remain alive, I have worries about its potential. Currently, GM's dual mode hybrid vehicles have not sold that well. Thus, it seems a little doubtful that adding even more expensive plug-in technology to such vehicles would offer much change.

On the other hand, the Saturn Vue is built on a much smaller platform than GM's current dual mode hybrids. So maybe there still is hope.