Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)
2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid
From Christine & Scott Gable, former About.com Guides
The heart of the BAS hybrid system, the motor/generator is driven by a serpentine belt from the engine crankshaft. In motor mode it assists propulsion and starts the engine after Auto-Stop. In generator mode, it charges the hybrid battery.
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