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GM Suspending 2010 Malibu Hybrid Production; Next-Generation Li-Ion Mild Hybrid Expected for 2011

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General Motors has announced that there will be no retail production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid for model year (MY) 2010 due to “elevated inventory levels of the 2009 model.” A limited amount of 2010 Malibu hybrids may be produced to fulfill fleet sales requests. 2008 Malibu hybrid.

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US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

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General Motors. GM came in second for total hybrid sales in the month, with 1,807 units sold. The Saturn VUE hybrid posted 188 units, for 6.4% The Chevy Malibu Hybrid posted 197 units for 1.7% of all Malibus sold. The Saturn Aura posted 23 units, representing 1.5% of all GS models.

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US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

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General Motors sold 1,534 hybrids in April, comprising: 523 units of the two-mode SUVs (Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade), representing 4.5% 547 units of the Malibu hybrid, representing 3.7% of Malibu sales. 338 units of the Saturn VUE hybrid, representing 11.3% of Malibu sales. of VUE sales.

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Is it time up for green car brands?

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In addition, General Motors’ nearest thing to a green brand - Saturn, the brand under which it put out its first hybrids - is falling victim to the company’s restructuring following the global economic crisis. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota general motors green car brands Saturn Toyota Prius.

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More information on hybrid sales slump

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Meanwhile, the Ford Escape and Mariner hybrids saw sales drop by 40.5 General Motors: The company sold 1,534 units in April which consisted of: 523 two-mode SUVS (Tahoe, Yukon Escalade); 95 two-mode pick-ups (Silverado, Sierra); 547 Malibu hybrids; 338 Saturn VUE hybrids; 31 Saturn Aura hybrids.

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