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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Click to enlarge. Malibu ECO’s eAssist system is mated to a 2.4L

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Earlier post.).

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Chevy just revealed the Silverado EV First-Edition RST specs and it’s got 440 miles of range

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Photo: Chevrolet Chevy released what is likely the final specs for its top-of-the-line 2024 Silverado EV First-Edition RST pickup – here’s the lowdown. May 13, 2024 update: Chevrolet has announced that production of the 2024 Silverado EV First Edition RST is now underway.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle is equipped with a GM fourth-generation, 93 kW fuel cell stack.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 engine in the MY 16 Chevrolet Volt EREV ( earlier post ) but is operated differently in the HEV. During accelerations below 30 to 40 mph, the system tends to operate in low range or fixed gear, depending on the vehicle speed and the power required.

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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the Chevrolet Cruze. The demonstration fleet will be monitored closely to determine the amount of real-world range achievable by a vehicle of its size. On specific test schedules conducted by LG Chem, the demonstration vehicles may achieve a range of up to 160 km (100 miles).

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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Chevrolet Spark. Opel Ampera.

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