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2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid, VW Solid-State Batteries, Natural Gas Growth: Today's Car News

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Today we look at the powertrain of the upcoming 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Volkswagen''s interest in solid-state batteries for electric cars, and why natural gas is displacing coal in electricity generation. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today in Car News'

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 An all-new direct-injection 1.8L An all-new direct-injection 1.8L 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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Ship-through will be offered, allowing customers to order and take delivery from the same dealer. V-8 engine with hardened valves and valve seats to PSI, which in turn will install the fuel system and other hardware and ship directly to Chevrolet and GMC dealers in all 50 states. All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels.