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The Motley Fool October 18, 2004 Rich Smith	Chevy Saddles Up The automaker is slow to join the hybrid race, but is working on several models.
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The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Brian Gorman	Hybrid Help for GM? Even if a newly announced hybrid technology doesn't lead to a resurgence in GM's truck and SUV sales, it could help stem customers' exodus from the category. For GM, that alone would be cause for celebration.
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