2014 Chevrolet Malibu adds Stop/Start Technology to Enhance Efficiency
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu receives a new, standard 2.5L engine with stop/start technology, which shuts down the engine in certain driving conditions to reduce fuel consumption. Stop/start and other technologies, including direct injection and variable valve lift control contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway – 14-percent and six-percent improvements, respectively.
The system automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a stop, such as a stoplight, and the engine automatically restarts when the driver takes his or her foot off the brake. It monitors vehicle speed, the climate system and other factors to determine whether it is efficient to shut off the engine. In some cases, such as heavy stop-and-go traffic, the engine will not shut down.
Unique components used with stop/start include:
• A tandem-solenoid starter that enables the engine to restart quicker and more smoothly
• An electrically driven transmission auxiliary hydraulic pressure pump that keeps the fluid in the six-speed automatic circulating and primed for immediate take-off when the driver removes his or her foot from the brake pedal
• Larger, ACDelco 12-volt absorbent glass mat (AGM) primary battery and a small, auxiliary 12-volt AGM battery. The smaller battery helps maintain power during re-starts, as the larger battery powers accessories such as the audio system and windows when the engine stops.
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