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.

If you're looking for a good laugh today, read Car and Driver's hilarious take on why car dealers are "awesome."

As natural gas continues to replace coal in electricity generation, could it be a "bridge fuel" to a low-carbon future?

Public charging is generally considered important for increased electric-car adoption, but a new study claims it really isn't.

Find out why the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid may be the first of several new models to use an adaptation of the Voltec powertrain.

Volkswagen will decide whether to pursue solid-state batteries from startup QuantumScape later this year.

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks do not achieve Federal five-star crash-safety ratings.

Finally, check out some spy shots of the 2015 Honda S660 subcompact sports car. That's all you'll likely be able to do, because the S660 will be sold only in Japan.

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