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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

Green Car Congress

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 A largely common drive unit between EREV and strong hybrid vehicles, with the drive unit kinematically capable of high speed EV operation and transitions between EV and engine modes. Malibu Hybrid System components in vehicle.

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2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid, VW Lawsuit, Tesla Supercharger Congestion: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we drive the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, the U.S. Justice Department sues Volkswagen over the carmaker's diesel-emissions cheating, and Tesla electric-car drivers experience congestion at the company's Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Is it time up for green car brands?

Green Cars News

Times are changing in the automotive industry as customers search for better fuel consumption and more environmentally friendly vehicles with lower emissions. However, as green cars become more mainstream could it mark the end for exclusive green car brands?