Thursday, April 21, 2011

ECO Chevrolet Malibu

Once revealed, the Chevrolet Malibu already has an ecological model, defined with little imagination and Malibu ECO eAssist with hybrid technology. The car, to debut at the show in New York, is capable of an average fuel consumption of 9 litres/100 km in the urban cycle and 6 l/100 km in the extra urban cycle, with a range of nearly 900 km with a full 60-liter .

EAssist The system, already seen on the Buick LaCrosse cousin, include start / stop, regenerative braking, an electric motor of 15 hp with 107 Nm of torque and a lithium-ion batteries, while adding only 29 kg of the total mass of the vehicle , but the changes have been extended to aerodynamics, with the underside of the fairing, front air intakes with grids motorized, operated on the basis of temperature, speed and type of course and tires 17 "low resistance.

The engine's ECO Malibu is the 2.4 direct injection Ecotec 180 hp, combined with 6-speed automatic transmission: is helped by the electric motor, positioned in place of the traditional alternator, when maximum performance is required, but will also shut down specific conditions deceleration, ready to go instantly when power is again required.

The bridge is different from other models for multi-function display that shows battery status and the work of the engines, as well as the special "Econometer" which helps the driver to Colour enhancem your driving style.

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