BEIJING, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's (002594.SZ), opens new tab, off-road brand Fangchengbao on Friday launched smart versions of its plug-in hybrid SUV Bao 5.

Nearly 20 years ago, General Motors introduced an available alternator-starter hybrid system in the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, and Saturn Vue. Though GM marketed these models as hybrids ...