2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Chevrolet Celebrates Earth Day 2011 at the Auto Show in New York with the introduction of the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO fuel midsize sedan in its 100 year history. It features eAssist ™ "electrification of light" technology, designed to deliver about 26 mpg city and 38 mpg on the highway to provide without compromising performance.

ECO is based on the new 2013 Malibu sedan, which are based are sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. Sales of the new Malibu with the ECO in the United States since early 2012. The level of Malibu LS, LT and LTZ offers the ECO occurred in the summer of 2012. Pricing will be announced later.

"The Chevrolet Malibu ECO want is a smart choice for customers, low fuel consumption, without the high price of popular hybrid sedans," said Rick Scheidt, Chevrolet vice president of marketing. "The estimate of 38 mpg Highway Malibu ECO is comparable to those of hybrids."
Malibu eAssist system uses a state of the art lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator with regenerative braking and start-stop function. And "effective size, weighing only 65 pounds (29 kg).

Chevrolet Malibu ECO is an aerodynamic exterior - including underbody aerodynamic improvements - and electronically controlled flap in the grid below, near the slide at high speed in more air above and around the vehicle. These improvements will increase to increase the aerodynamic efficiency of fuel consumption.

Eco-indicator cluster is constantly reacting to driving, to promote more economical driving, while a shutoff on the speed informs the driver when the engine start-stop mode.

"Using the example of the car Chevrolet Malibu ECO technology, quality, gas-friendly electricity," said Scheidt. "In fact, the Malibu offers ECO fuel economy of a small car in a midsize sedan . "

Details eAssist
Chevrolet Malibu ECO eAssist system is combined with a 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder direct injection of the new generation six-speed automatic. The 2.4-liter engine is efficient and lightweight, with dual overhead cam, direct injection, variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control and a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and tested. It has about 180 hp (134 kW) and is a variant of the same engine that has been recognized as one of Ward's Ten Best Engines for 2010.

With the Ecotec 2.4-liter and six-speed, the system uses the power eAssist air-cooled lithium-ion battery to provide electric push stored in different driving scenarios, optimizing the operation of the engine and transmission. An advanced lithium-ion 115V and the latest generation of 15 kW motor-generator to help fuel economy:
• the brake up to 15 kW of electricity to recharge the battery
• Provision of up to 15 hp (11 kW) electric power assist during heavy acceleration
• Use of electricity instead of gasoline at a standstill, the engine start-stop automatic function and smooth
• Aggressive cutting fuel during deceleration to zero mph for added fuel savings
• Intelligent charging / discharging of the battery module.

The system captures up to 15kW eAssist energy that would normally be lost during braking and uses it to recharge the lithium-ion battery. The system turns off the fuel supply in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fuel economy. While the fuel economy mode, the motor-generator is rotated with the motor to provide immediate feedback and smooth start continued when the driver of the gas pedal. When the vehicle stops, the engine start-stop function is active when the motor-generator leads to a graceful shutdown of the motor to position it properly for a smooth restart if the brake is released.

A braking system to help Hill captures the pressure to help stop the vehicle eAssist start-stop is activated on a moderate or strong, to speed the drivers more easily from a stop.

Chevrolet Malibu ECO brings eAssist power lithium-ion battery, inverter and integrated supply of 12V. And "in the trunk behind the rear seats. The electric motor-generator to the engine to replace the alternator is equipped to provide support for the electric motor and electric generating functions through a belt motor. The engine-generator is induction motor high performance compact liquid-cooled for improved performance and efficiency. An electric fan cools the power supply, the air of an opening behind the rear seat.

Thank eAssist technology also enables a final drive ratio is numerically smaller, the Chevrolet Malibu ECO filling up to 550 miles of travel, although only 15.8 liters of fuel tank.

Aerodynamic efficiency
Chevrolet Malibu ECO - and the range 2013 Malibu - was designed to aerodynamically efficient, with a coefficient of resistance close to the performance of the car Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle.

Aerodynamic designers are over 60 of air resistance is one of the new Malibu removed from its predecessor. Malibu has spent hundreds of hours of GM wind tunnel to refine the shape to maximize fuel efficiency. For example, engineers trained in Malibu front corners so that air flows continuously along the sides and rear of the vehicle body.

Chevrolet Malibu ECO is one of the first segment of the average fuel economy with an active shutter system in the lower grille. ECO Malibu, active shutter system automatically closes the air flow through the gate below where the incoming air is the least used. When closed, the sealing system improves aerodynamic performance by redirecting airflow around the front and sides of the vehicle, rather than by them. The shutter is opened or closed by the temperature of the cooling rate and the motor. For example, open the blinds when the car goes up a hill, pulling a trailer or in city traffic in hot, close the shutters at highway speeds when the engine is less cooling is required.

Other aerodynamic features include the Chevrolet Malibu ECO:
• mirrors designed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency
• The rear lights shaped aerodynamic performance penalty without design
• four underbody panels - commonly found on high-end cars - cover about 50 percent of the underside of the vehicle and provide airflow under the vehicle clean
• Standard 17-inch wheels and low rolling resistance tires to improve fuel efficiency.

About the brand new 2013 Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a part of the brand new ECO range 2013 Malibu - Chevrolet Sedan first global average - what customers are more style, energy efficiency, content and functionality, craftsmanship and high dynamic competing sedans range. Product Features for North American models include:
• Expressive exterior design with a large, athletic position
• Segment aerodynamics - close to where the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car with a machine - to increase fuel efficiency and reduce wind noise, including electronic shutters on some models
• All new Chevrolet signature dual-cockpit interior, which offers more space, quality materials and is designed to be the quietest in the segment of medium
• The new Chevrolet MyLink seamless connectivity of online services such as Pandora ® Internet Radio and Stitcher SmartRadio ®
• European-style ride and handling
• New security features and technologies, including up to 10 airbags, steel ultra-high strength, Lane Departure Warning / Forward Collision Warning system and rearview camera.

The exterior design of the new Malibu is the DNA of his sister vehicle, the Camaro and Corvette. A larger, broad shoulders and a rear spoiler integrated bring a new Malibu and athletics provide a more aggressive, like a test track. It has a thumb 4.5 (114mm) shorter wheelbase and 62 inches (1574 mm) front and rear tracks that are more than 2 inches (51 mm) wider than its predecessor.

The interior was designed by the Malibu is an element of sophistication to deliver comfort, with a new dual cockpit design with more space, with its widest point. Compared to the previous model Malibu has about four cubic feet (113 L) of additional interior space, front and back, shoulder and hip, with more space and more than one cubic foot (28 L) of extra space for luggage. Available soft, ice blue ambient lighting and reflects the added chrome accents and ensures uniform illumination, uniform along the instrument panel and storage.

The Malibu is a series of storage areas, including a radio face, the show is structured, and at a depth of six inches, illuminated storage compartment behind the screen seven-inch touch screen radio - the first Once the United States in a midsize car. Malibu also offers a complete range of infotainment options news, including new colors and a radio navigation system available.

Chevrolet Malibu will be the new MyLink infotainment package at first. It is based on the security of OnStar, and includes online services such as Pandora ® Internet Radio and Stitcher SmartRadio ®. MyLink integrates wireless connectivity via Bluetooth for the phone hands-free to allow the selected applications, while the camera is safely stored. It features a high-resolution color touch screen that allows you to manage the number of steps needed to accomplish a task.

A global list of powerful and cost four-cylinder engines driving characteristics complement the European-inspired Malibu. 2.4L Ecotec engine in addition to the ECO, the Malibu range in North America also has a new Ecotec 2.5-liter dual overhead cam, four-cylinder direct injection. It has new features, including the authorities of a variable valve timing continuously variable displacement pump oil and electronic thermostat to save fuel and supplies V-6-like performance.

It is estimated, the engine is certified to more than 190 SAE hp (141 kW) and 180 Nm of torque (245 Nm). Both engines are backed by a Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic with features to increase the efficiency of propulsion.

When it comes to the driving experience, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu was designed to offer comfort features and handling, the best in its class and live up to the most expensive sports sedans. These include:
• A solid structure of the rigid body in the world as all market midsize sedans, allowing precise and dynamic control of the vehicle
• A grant steering, smooth, responsive and accurate guaranteed atmosphere of the center
• Create and continuously developed MacPherson strut and multilink rear suspension
• Large ventilated front discs and solid rear discs, stuck on the double and single piston calipers front brake calipers with aluminum pistons fixed, which are expected to offer the best in class, stopping distance
• A support block engine tuned, refined feedback, without noise and vibration
• fuel economy and power rack-rack with the efforts of steering variable, easier low-speed maneuvers, and a high degree of control at high speed
• The chassis control technologies include four-channel ABS, traction control with a fade, full, four corners, Electronic Stability Control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, brake control, corner, brake and hydraulic drag torque.