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System Operation
The Saturn AURA Green Line and Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid are
gasoline-electric vehicles that use a 36 volt electrical system
and traditional 12 volt battery to achieve significant fuel
economy improvements.
Both vehicles are equipped with a 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder engine
and a traditional 12 volt starter motor, which is used only for
initial starts of the vehicle.
2.4 L Engine
36 Volt Hybrid Battery