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Agree with Raymond, utilize the Ultium battery technology to produce a true Malibu PHEV. Use a relatively small 30 kw/hr battery to enable around 75 miles of local driving without gasoline and address the range issue with a 2 or 3 cylinder (only about 60 hp required) range extender to power an onboard generator for longer distances (like the BMW I3). Battery weight reduced by 2/3 vs a standard EV, no need for a transmission (also less cost and weight), and the small ICE would further reduce weight vs a regular 4 cylinder. Powertrain controls could be simplified as the small ICE would only need to be calibrated for powering the generator and there would not be a transmission to control. All these revisions act to reduce both cost and weight and with a 10 gallon fuel tank could achieve a 600-700 mile range. Also simple to offer AWD if desired.
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