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2010 Chevy Malibu Hybrid

 

The 2008 Chevy Malibu hybrid might only be a mild hybrid vehilce, but the Malibu hybrid is sure one hot looking car. The 2008 Malibu hybrid will start at $22,790.

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The Chevy Malibu sedan, using GM's "mild hybrid system" has been discontinued.

In late 2010 the new Malibu hybrid should be launched with an upgraded BAS hybrid drive that will include a lithium-ion battery pack. Early estimates indicate the new hybrid could be up to the 30 percent more fuel efficient than a conventional Malibu in some conditions.

The current Malibu hybrid offers about a 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy compared to the conventional Malibu, or about 24/32 mpg city/highway.

The hybrid Malibu offers a 36 volt electric motor coupled with a 2.4 liter Ecotec VVT four cylinder engine and a four speed transmission that provides a seamless operation to drivers. 

Why a mild hybrid?

GM has recently stated that it would focus its full hybrid technology on  larger trucks and SUVs, such as the Chevy Tahoe hybrid, emphasizing a lower-cost “mild” hybrid system over a “full” hybrid like the one developed by Toyota.

Thus, a hybrid like the Malibu hybrid will be cheaper, but also less fuel efficient than a Toyota Camry hybrid, for example.

Using an integrated starter-generator, mild hybrids, shut the gasoline engine off at stoplights, and offer around 10 -15  percent increase in fuel economy. 

Don't expect a dual mode hybrid in the Malibu any time soon, if ever. Nonetheless, if you want the most fuel efficient Malibu possible, then check out the Malibu hybrid. Overall, the Chevy Malibu is a hot new hybrid and going with the hybrid version can provide a nice increase in fuel economy.

Latest Chevy Malibu Hybrid News

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- A shortage of GM hybrids?

- Malibu hybrid: Not coming to a dealer near you?

- Malibu hybrid is 2nd most cost-effective hybrid

- 2008 Malibu hybrid offers a mild increase in fuel economy

- Only 10,000 GM dual mode hybrids?

- 2008 Malibu hybrid debuts at MLB All Star Event

- GM's dual mode hybrid advantage?

- Cobasys to develop Malibu hybrid battery

- GM's dual mode hybrid technology versus single mode hybrid technology

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Hybrid Costs

-> Chevy Malibu hybrid tax credit

-> Hybrids cost about $3000 more than gas-only cars.

-> But you'll save at least $5500 in fuel over the life of the vehicle. 

 

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