Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid derives technology from Volt
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Using technology from the Chevrolet Volt's propulsion system, the Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 19.1km/L, higher than the combined mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants.
"Besides leveraging innovation from the Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid also has unique features that help improve aerodynamics, like upper and lower grille air shutters to improve airflow and a reduced ride height, all of which help reduce fuel consumption," said Jesse Ortega, Chevrolet Malibu Chief Engineer.
An all new direct-injection 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the Volt's drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. The drive unit provides additional power to assist the engine during acceleration, for 182bhp of total system power.
The engine also features Chevrolet's first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin. EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation.
An 80-cell, 1.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system. The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu Hybrid at up to 88km/h on electricity alone. The petrol-powered engine will automatically come on at higher speeds and higher loads when necessary to provide additional power. The Malibu Hybrid also employs power electronics from the Volt and a blended regenerative braking system, which provides maximum kinetic energy recovery during braking to be stored into the battery system to help maintain charge.
Using technology from the Chevrolet Volt's propulsion system, the Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 19.1km/L, higher than the combined mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants.
"Besides leveraging innovation from the Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid also has unique features that help improve aerodynamics, like upper and lower grille air shutters to improve airflow and a reduced ride height, all of which help reduce fuel consumption," said Jesse Ortega, Chevrolet Malibu Chief Engineer.
An all new direct-injection 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the Volt's drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. The drive unit provides additional power to assist the engine during acceleration, for 182bhp of total system power.
The engine also features Chevrolet's first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin. EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation.
An 80-cell, 1.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system. The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu Hybrid at up to 88km/h on electricity alone. The petrol-powered engine will automatically come on at higher speeds and higher loads when necessary to provide additional power. The Malibu Hybrid also employs power electronics from the Volt and a blended regenerative braking system, which provides maximum kinetic energy recovery during braking to be stored into the battery system to help maintain charge.
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