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Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle makes global debut in Shanghai; uses Malibu Hybrid powertrain

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The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. That includes full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles.

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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 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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Volkswagen ID pricing, Chevy Malibu Hybrid gone, state EV efforts: Today’s Car News

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The Chevy Malibu Hybrid and its Voltec-based powertrain are gone. Volkswagen talks us through how it might price its mass-market electric vehicles in the U.S., and why the Buzz is two years behind the leading edge. And states are fostering EV adoption in a wide range of ways. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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GM building new center for next-generation battery cell technology

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General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries. Earlier post.).

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Why We're Calling The 2016 Chevy Volt A Plug-In Hybrid

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GM''s goal in calling the Volt a "range-extended electric" car was to underscore its battery range, which for several years. Green Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrids Range-Extended Electric Vehicle plug-in cars'

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Building a BEV is Not a License to Use Resources Inefficiently

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It is an impressive vehicle. But, and a HUGE BUT, it is also the least efficient electric vehicle available in the United States and is frankly completely not what we need today if our goal is to reduce GHGs. While GM has unwisely discontinued both the Chevrolet Volt PHEV and Malibu Hybrid, from the 212.7

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

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Electric Vehicles and Hybrids. Bolt EV Volt Malibu Hybrid. Savana Cargo Savana Passenger Savana Cutaway Sierra HD. B20-capable diesel. Cruze Colorado Express Silverado HD. Savana Canyon Sierra HD. E85 Ethanol. Caprice PPV Equinox Express Impala Silverado Silverado HD Suburban Tahoe.