WICHITA, Kan., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Lubricants -- a provider of premier motor oils that takes used oil as feedstock to produce re-refined base oil --announced today that its ECO ULTRA sales are up 40 percent at the Nation's sixth largest Subaru service department, Flatirons of Boulder, CO. Flatirons Subaru, along with a second family-owned operation, Flatirons Hyundai, has begun offering -- and encouraging -- the use of motor oils which are re-refined to offer outstanding quality.

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ECO ULTRA is a performance-driven and American Petroleum Institute (API) licensed line of motor oils and coolants that takes used oil as feedstock to produce re-refined base oil. It meets all Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) specifications and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) requirements. And now, ECO ULTRA is the motor oil of choice for Flatirons technicians. It's also the preferred product for an increasing number of Flatirons customers, too.

"We perform approximately 18,000 motor oil changes in a given year between our dealerships," said Michael Boudrieau, Flatirons Managing Partner. "We need to be both efficient and effective in our services to meet such demand, and entirely confident in the products we recommend to our customers. Our staff and our clients can't say enough good things about ECO ULTRA. It takes care of automotive engines as well as, or even better than, anything else on the market. We brought ECO ULTRA to a second dealership for that reason, and when customers ask for a trusted recommendation, we tell them the story of motor oils using re-refined base oil. We tell them that bottom-line, we pick ECO ULTRA for our own cars and trucks."

The U.S. produces approximately 1.1 billion gallons of used motor oil every year, of which approximately 880 million gallons is collected for re-use. However, less than 20 percent of what is collected is re-refined. Rather, most is burned as an industrial fuel, reducing supplies of limited petroleum reserves and perpetuating the need to import foreign oil. What's more, an estimated 220 million gallons of used motor oil is not collected, but instead, disposed of improperly, damaging the environment. Universal Lubricants is dedicated to reversing this trend with its Closed Loop Process by completely controlling every aspect of the proprietary system. The Company collects, re-refines, blends, packages and redistributes its own oil, the ECO ULTRA linewithout ever losing guardianship within the chainin an infinitely repeatable, sustainable cycle.

ECO ULTRA reduces the need to extract or import two barrels of crude oil with every four-quart motor oil change. The process of re-refining used oil requires up to 89 percent less energy and reduces the release of harmful greenhouse gases by a margin of up to 65 percent.

"Flatirons receives a fair amount of attention because it's one of the top ten largest auto service centers in America," said John Wesley, chief executive officer of Universal Lubricants. "But let's not forget they're also a family owned and operated business, and have been for 25 years. The secret to their success? Applying tried and true values like a commitment to quality, to putting the customer's interests first, to being conscientious stewards to the auto industry. Flatirons' endorsement of ECO ULTRA speaks volumes about the quality and reliability of the product line. "

For more information about Universal Lubricants' ECO ULTRA products, visit http://www.ecoultraoil.com.

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Universal Lubricants, since its founding in 1929, has balanced tradition with innovation to emerge over the past four decades as a driving force in used oil collection, base oil refining and distribution. The Company collects, re-refines, blends and re-distributes its own motor oilnever losing guardianship within the chainto ensure that every quart, every gallon is of the highest quality for optimal performance. Universal Lubricants, with its Closed Loop Process, boasts a national presence supplying ECO ULTRA throughout the country by operating 36 facilities in 16 states. This includes one of the world's most technologically advanced re-refineries in Wichita, Kansas. The Company employs 465 workers and is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company.

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The Monroe Courier newspaper will be getting a makeover soon, with better graphics and a more efficient and eco-friendly printing system.

Trumbull Printing on Spring Hill Road, where the Courier and other Hersam Acorn Newspapers are printed weekly, will be installing new plate processing equipment that is chemical-free and will provide crisper, cleaner imaging and will further enhance print quality.

The new arrangement is estimated to significantly reduce water consumption required to process plates from 30,000 gallons per month to 300 gallons per month. The Trumbull installation and conversion began at the end of April.

Trumbull Printing, which is owned by Hersam Acorn, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Along with Hersam Acorns many community weekly newspapers and supplements, it prints publications from throughout the Northeast as well as some international publications.

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Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc., a new affiliate of Panasonic Corporation of North America, has been established to deliver end-to-end energy solutions for the design, implementation and financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Canada. The new Mississauga-based company is able to provide enterprise customers with a newly developed solar photovoltaic (PV) module product line, the SCI Series, designed to meet domestic content requirements under the Ontario Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) incentives program.

Launching this new company brings us a leap forward in accomplishing Panasonics 100-year anniversary vision of becoming the Number 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by 2018, said Walter Buzzelli, Managing Director, Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc.. End-to-end energy solutions are the way of the future, and being able to provide products that save, generate and store energy, allow Panasonic the unique position to propose practical solutions for today while working to further develop innovative solutions for tomorrow.

The SCI Series features four different models including 60-cell and 72-cell polycrystalline modules, and 60-cell and 72-cell monocrystalline modules, with a rated output of up to 255-watts for 60-cell monocrystalline modules and up to 305-watts for 72-cell monocrystalline modules. The new modules are backed by an extensive Panasonic performance and workmanship warranty. Following a tradition of unsurpassed quality, reliability and performance, the series has integrated critical design points, including a 3 bus bar cell, dual side patterned glass, clear EVA, a highly reflective backsheet, a robust 50mm box frame and a Tyco SolarLok junction box. The SCI Series PV modules have been IEC & UL certified, conforming to UL Standard ULC/ORD STD C1703-01 and UL Standard UL STD 1703.

The new SCI Series of PV modules are manufactured by Celestica, a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, at their operations in Toronto, Ontario. Celestica has a strong track record for manufacturing high-quality, reliable products and managing global supply chains.

To ensure Panasonic quality and reliability, Celesticas world-class inline manufacturing processes with integrated redundancies include:

Panasonic SCI series panels are available now through key solar PV system integrators, developers, and industry partners.

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Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC - News), and the hub of Panasonics North American branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking (http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx). As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas/. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is also available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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Wind turbines in Nether Monynut, Scotland. Scotland plans to use all renewable energy by 2020. (Photo by Flickr user cowrin.)

Scotland plans to harness it's high wind concentration as a renewable energy source with wind turbines. Wind turbines have often been criticized as ugly and loud, but now they're being called potentially harmful to the environment. That's because wind turbines have been releasing carbon stored in peat bogs into Scotland's atmosphere.

Scotland, the windiest place in Europe, plans to harness its wind power and rely on only renewable energy by 2020, a plan that's drawn criticism from Donald Trump.

The turbines, however, do more damage than simply disrupting Trump's golf game. Many are concerned with building wind turbines on peat bogs because the bogs contain massive amounts of CO2, and the turbines release carbon from the bogs into the atmosphere. They may even release more carbon than they save.

Dave Gilvear, professor and River Science expert at Stirling University, pointed out the distinction between renewable energy and going green.

"I think most people understand what renewable energy is," Gilvear said. "Its getting power from the sun. Its getting power from water. Its getting power from the wind. But that doesnt necessarily mean that its green, in that the construction of a wind farm, the construction of a hydropower station, is going to have an environmental impact, so if you put a dam across a river, for example, and you dont have a fish pass built into it, its going to stop the migration of fish. And thats an environmental impact."

Gilvear was one of the first to discover the environmental impact of wind turbines built on peatland. He said four or five years ago, his team monitored dissolved organic carbon in streams near the turbines and found a higher concentration of carbon in the water than in streams near peatlands without it. He noted, however, that turbine planning has improved since his discovery.

"Weve also been monitoring another wind farm down in Ayrshire. Were not finding the same results there, in that best practice methods of construction are being adhered to. The Brazer Dune site is now seen as sort of poor practice, and hopefully those sorts of construction wont be happening again," Gilvear said.

As a response to this, the Scottish government launched a carbon payback calculator, an estimator of how much time it would take for wind turbines to save more carbon than it cost to build them.

"The initial estimates that this group came up with, I think, were kind of between 3 and 30 years," Simon Drew, biologist at Stirling University said. "Now the operational lifetime of a wind farm is about 25 years, so, potentially, although you have a sort of non-fossil fuel energy source, its not carbon neutral if its going to be for that long."

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The HSBC Malta Foundation renewed its support for the Eco-Schools environmental education programme during a ceremony held at Xrobb l-Gagin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre.

Among the various Eco-School initiatives organised this year, 12 Maltese schools won funding through an Eco-Schools competition to implement their in-school environmental projects. Students across the island competed by submitting project proposals of their own design to win project funding from 600 to 1,000, depending on the respective projects requirements.

Eco-Schools proposal competition succeeded on many levels. It engaged students in devising their own environmental projects and now the 12 winning proposals will be implemented with the prize money, said Resources and Rural Affairs Minister George Pullicino. The implementation of these projects will offer first-rate learning experiences for students while effectively helping their own schools become more environmentally sustainable.

HSBC supports Eco-Schools in Malta and worldwide as part of its commitment to environmental education, said HSBC Maltas CEO Mark Watkinson in his address during the ceremony. The banks involvement in this programme aptly expresses our forward thinking approach towards positive change and more sustainable practices within the community.

One of the remarkable strengths of the Eco-School programme is its ability to integrate environmental initiatives into the educational system while remaining flexible enough to adapt and meet the needs of each school individually, explained Francis Sullivan, HSBCs Advisor on the Environment and Deputy Head of Group Corporate Sustainability.

Eco-Schools, known in Malta as EkoSkola, is an international programme involving nearly 38,000 schools worldwide. By focusing on empowering students through learning experiences, the programme encourages students to become involved in their schools environmental decision-making for sustainable development, said Vincent Attard, Executive President Nature Trust (Malta).

HSBC Group this year granted 33,000 US dollars for this initiative, coordinated in Malta by Nature Trust (Malta), who represent the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) Malta, with support from the Ministry of Resources and Rural Affairs.

Photocaption 01 (Group photo): Hon Minister George Pullicino, HSBC Malta CEO Mark Watkinson and HSBCs Francis Sullivan together with the Eco-School winning students and Nature Trust (Malta) Council Members.

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There are many reasons to go green, whether building a new home or renovating an existing one. You'll save money when you make your systems function more efficiently, and you'll have a warm glow of satisfaction at saving the planet one solar-water heater at a time.

A beautifully seductive billboard for the merits of green building, the striking house that cable channel HGTV built sits on a hill in the 1,000-acre Chattahoochee Hills, Ga., community of Serenbe, 30 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The three-bedroom, 2 -bath home will be awarded to one sweepstakes winner in late June and will be open for public tours through June 24. For chances to enter the sweepstakes, go to http://www.hgtv.com/green-home/index.html.Designed by Atlanta architect Steve Kemp, of Kemp Hall Studio, the HGTV Green Home 2012 is a 21st-century spin on the classic American farmhouse, a combination of nostalgia and forward-thinking green values evident in features such as solar panels to generate electricity.

The HGTV Green Home illustrates a new approach toward green. While in the past, green building might have meant using low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint and Energy Star appliances, the approach to green is becoming much more holistic, encompassing a lifestyle that embraces existing with less space, living in a home longer, and, best-case scenario, locating your home in a green-friendly community.

Tiffany Barcik is an architect with Atlanta's Moon Bros. Architects, which has built three homes at Serenbe. All Serenbe homes are by design "green" because they have to adhere to EarthCraft principles and take advantage of the community's commitment to sustainability.

"It's not just individual houses trying to be green, it's a whole community," Barcik said.

With the economy affecting the way people think of home buying, there have been philosophical shifts that will impact the green movement.

One of the key green features of the HGTV home is its size. "Building smaller is the best green thing to do," Kemp said.

"I would say that the one thing we pushed in this home was challenging how much space we really need," Kemp said. "Having a maximum-efficiency geothermal system and you're still heating and cooling 5,000-6,000 square feet? If you can live the same way in 3,000 or 2,000 square feet, then you have gone way beyond anything you can do with any particular system."

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I test drove this against the Toyota and was more convinced with the Chevy both inside the cabin/ behind the wheel and outside. This car has very good driving dynamanics and handsome looks.

I'll cut to the chase: over 4600 miles of mixed driving, I have averaged 40.8 mpg (using 93 octane). On one 300 mile road trip (60-75mph), with two adults, a child, and luggage, we averaged 52.5 mpg. The Cruze is the best small car Chevy has ever made. We cross-shopped it against the Accent, Elantra, Civic, Corolla, and Focus. It was the best value at $17,750 out the door (including back-up sensor and power driver's seat). It has more than adequate features (XM, Bluetooth, OnStar, USB, power-everything), decent fit-finish, and rides like the mid-size car it technically is. (Something all you people complaining about its weight need to keep in mind.) One of the pleasant surprises is how the Cruze performs! With a couple of mild modifications (cold air intake and programmer), the Cruze is fun. You can hear the turbo "woosh" when it spools up and "pop" when going off-throttle, the top-end is less asthmatic, and the throttle response is significantly improved. Well done, GM!

|We have many chevys in our family,i drive an awd equinoxlt and my wife has an LTZ Cruze RS.Both have been fantastic vehicles. The cruze has plenty of power both on the highway and around town. its quiet, stylish and confortable. but best of all it works so well. Mt will never give a good review of a gm , but the curze is likely one of the best cars in the class. The focus has awkward styling, a rough transmission and doubious quality.after the cruze i would pick the mazda.

Wish I could have bought this stylish little car when my kids were little...back in the 70s, small cars were cheaply made and poorly equipped. Though a little smaller than the compacts we used to have, it's roomy enough for a family and decent trunk space. Like Chrysler, GM has a strong powertrain warranty. Ford should get one, too.

It all depends on where your priorities are. The Cruze is heavier than many of it's competitors, but it rides better than, st quieter than, and has more airbags than the competition. And with those added features, it still gets excellent mileage.

My favorite thing about the ECO model is that Chevrolet did not skimp on the styling to make it fuel efficient. Yes, the RS package looks great on the Cruze LTs and LTZs, but you can still have chrome wheels on the Eco that are darn good-looking. I hope Chevrolet continues that trend in the future.

I remember when everyone was saying back at the Focus Eco that we need a comparison, and me saying "where there's one test, there's bound to be others." Well, here's another test, and a sure-fire comparison in the horizon.

A 1.8 manual equipped Cruze is not only capable of high real world mpg (I have a friend with a manual Saturn /Opel Astra with the same 1.8 that gets over 30 mpg average), but has far better prospects of long term reliability. 1.4 boosted liters pulling 3000 lbs. of well fed compact is a recipe for a repair nightmare down the road, especially if ANY routine maintenance is neglected and/or the driver doesn't let the turbo cool down after driving it, particularly during the summer months.

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AUSTIN, Texas A year after Whole Foods Market launched its Eco-Scale system, which rates products red, orange, yellow or green based on environmental and sourcing standards, more than 90% of the retailer's household cleaning sales pass its green cleaning test.

Whole Foods sells more than 275 Eco-Scale-rated products from liquid laundry detergents and fabric softeners to all-purpose, glass and toilet bowl cleaners.It requires full disclosure of ingredients on all household cleaning product labels.

To make the cut, products must also meet at minimum Eco-Scales baseline orange standard, which means no intentionally added ingredients with significant environmental or safety concerns like chlorine, phosphates or formaldehyde donors and no synthetic colors or thickeners. Yellow-rated products meet even higher standards, with green-labeled products topping the tier. Red-rated products are not sold at Whole Foods.

We launched Eco-Scale to help shoppers make smarter, greener choices for their families and the planet and provide a way to know exactly what ingredients are in their household cleaning products, said Jim Speirs, global vice president of procurement for Whole Foods Market.

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22-11-2010 17:28 Plants, animals, even entire ecosystems are disappearing from the Earth. So what? In "What Is Nature Worth?", the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment offers a three-minute look at what biodiversity loss is really costing us -- and what we can do about it.

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23-12-2010 19:40 This is our Singapore - clean air & water, wide green spaces and a diverse eco-system. Let's cherish this beautiful environment and make it our heaven on earth for future generations. For the full version of the song, go to Lyrics (Verse 1) I dreamed of a world Where everything was beautiful The green forest lands So peaceful and serene (Verse 2) The scars we've made Have cut so deep Can't you hear her voice cry beneath your feet? (Chorus) Is this Heaven on Earth? Why have we forgotten? Does our heaven deserve All the pain we've given? We've all got to change Before it's too late Save our Earth Before she fades away Full lyrics at

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22-04-2011 13:05 Meet Roman Bukowinski, Director of Renewable Energy at Green Planet Eco Systems. He is also the Owner, operator of Tartan Plumbing, Inc. established in 1999. Roman has designed devices and systems that have reduced energy costs for many of his clients. A few of his achievements are waste heat recovery, lowered carbon emissions, and evacuated solar hot water, PV and wind turbines. He also has designed a system Plumbing and Heating Engineer. In his 26 years of experience, Roman is designing an energy saving system for Wayne State University, reducing their energy usage by 75% and a payback of 3.5 years. He has been consulted by the government of Sudan to help rebuild the country using his gray water recycling system, which in turn can deliver potable water to each village. In addition, his recommendation of utilizing radiant cooling using geothermal can cool hospitals and schools, also providing them with solar and wind for their electrical energy needs. What makes Roman's systems so unique is the way they integrate with each other while maximizing all energy potential. Roman is also making the case for our high schools students to be knowledgeable and learn the skills needed to make a smaller the carbon foot print of every household and building. It is also a great way to be active in a career to help our planet endure. Check with your career counselor on the program of study you will need to enter this pathway.

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06-09-2011 23:15 Eco Detailing Pod- Battery Powered Complete Mobile Detailing Unit. Eco friendly and waterless detailing and car wash products are here! Going Green requires considering the best options to make your detailing easier while being a more efficient, effective and profitable environmentally friendly company. Going "green" requires change! Eco Detailing Pod-Waterless Eco Friendly MOBILE DETAILING UNIT. The first SMART, mobile detailing choice. The Eco Detailing Pod enables you to detail anywhere, anytime without wasting time, money or water! It is cordless, limitless and completely mobile detailing system with (ZERO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT) all self contained in an easy to move about unit. Looking to take your detailing business GREEN? EDP-Eco Detailing Pod combined with EcoSMART Waterless detailing product you can detail anywhere and anytime without wasting water or wasting time! Sick and tired of being hassled for wasting water or water runoff? The Eco Detailing Pod can help. Powered by Eco-Smart Waterless Detailing Solution it is the first product to clean, shine and protect without the use of water! The ultimate GREEN detailing solution is here. Introducing the ALL NEW ECO DETAILING POD! Detail anywhere anytime, inside or outside with the 20+ hour battery - powered Green Solution to Detailing the EDP --Eco Detailing Pod. Check out all the great kits and videos just posted. The Chemical Guys Eco-Detailing Pod is a Complete Waterless Detailing System that has ...

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09-10-2011 01:36 PART 2 http is managed by John Rubino, co-author, with GoldMoney's James Turk, of The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit From It (Doubleday, 2007), and author of Clean Money: Picking Winners in the Green-Tech Boom (Wiley, 2008), How to Profit from the Coming Real Estate Bust (Rodale, 2003) and Main Street, Not Wall Street (Morrow, 1998). After earning a Finance MBA from New York University, he spent the 1980s on Wall Street, as a Eurodollar trader, equity analyst and junk bond analyst. During the 1990s he was a featured columnist with and a frequent contributor to Individual Investor, Online Investor, and Consumers Digest, among many other publications. He currently writes for CFA Magazine. Get the best deal on gold and silver by visiting my friends at

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12-01-2012 15:35 An Aquatic Eco-Systems Technician describes the AES aquaponics system which can be setup for personal or commercial use. Designed and engineered to be scaled to your output needs.

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LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cal Spas, the world leader in luxury Home Resort products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new ultraviolet light purifying system, PureCure(TM).

The PureCure(TM) Purifying System is an eco-friendly water clarity system that successfully purifies water by using the power of natural ultraviolet light to kill the bacteria, algae and viruses often associated with traditional ozone and water clarity systems. PureCure(TM) results in smooth, silky spa water that leaves bathers feeling clean and fresh. This exclusive ultraviolet light purifying system effectively destroys microorganisms without off-gassing or releasing harmful chemicals into the air or onto the skin.

"At Cal Spas, we are focused on offering innovative products that are good for you and the environment," said Casey Loyd, President of Cal Spas. "Due to the rising demand for eco-friendly consumer products, we felt it was necessary to launch PureCure(TM) in order to satisfy the market of consumers seeking outdoor products that are less harmful to the environment. PureCure(TM) brings us one step closer to offering a wide range of products for every home and lifestyle."

The PureCure(TM) Purifying System is now available on Cal Spas hot tubs as an upgraded feature. There is no installation or programming required for this unique purifying system that is proven to enhance the overall spa experience for consumers.

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Cal Spas(R) was founded in 1979 as a provider of luxury hot tubs. Today, the celebrated hot tub giant is world renowned as the #1 Global Manufacturer of Home Resort Products(TM). The company produces premium collections of lifestyle products from its headquarters in Pomona, Calif. and distributes worldwide through a network of specialty dealers. The Cal Spas brand family of products includes Cal Spas hot tubs and swim spas, Cal Designs gazebos, Cal Heat indoor and outdoor saunas, and Cal Flame high-end BBQ grills, outdoor barbecue islands, outdoor fireplaces and firepits. Learn about Home Resort Living and find a dealer near you at http://www.calspas.com.

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Chevrolet's Malibu midsize sedan is a welcoming family car revamped for 2013 with handsome styling, a quieter, refined interior and a pleasant ride.

The Malibu's eAssist electric motor supplements its four-cylinder gasoline engine. Unlike full hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Malibu Eco cannot travel solely on electric power, even for short spurts. Still, the 2013 Malibu Eco earned a fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon in city driving and 37 mpg on highways from the federal government.

The ratings compare attractively to the 22/33 mpg rating of the predecessor, 2012 Malibu with a four cylinder and no accompanying electric motor.

The 2013 Malibu Eco is already at dealer showrooms and is being sold alongside 2012 non-Eco Malibus.Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $25,995 for a base 2013 Malibu Eco with front-wheel drive, 182-horsepower, Ecotec, direct gasoline injection, four-cylinder engine mated to a 15-kilowatt electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack.

Standard features include a six-speed automatic transmission, cloth-covered seats, remote vehicle entry, power windows and door locks, dual-zone climate control, 17-inch wheels, antilock brakes, curtain and knee air bags and electronic stability control. It is the first Malibu to offer an onboard navigation system.

Competitors include the 2012 Hyundai Sonata mid-size sedan which has a 198-horsepower four cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission and a government fuel economy rating of 28/35 mpg. Starting retail price is $21,570.

The 2012 Sonata Hybrid, with 166-horsepower four cylinder mated to an electric motor and lithium polymer battery pack, starts at $26,625 and has a fuel economy rating of 35/40 mpg,

Another Malibu competitor is the 2012 Ford Fusion sedan, which has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $22,495 with 175-horsepower four cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission and a fuel mileage rating of 23/33 mpg. Meanwhile, the 2012 Fusion Hybrid, with 156-horsepower four cylinder mated to an electric motor and nickel metal hydride battery pack, starts at $29,570. The Fusion Hybrid is rated at 41/36 mpg and uses a continuously variable transmission.

The test Malibu Eco impressed with its exterior styling. The Eco model includes some underneath plastic panels and automatic moving "shutters" behind the grille to help smooth airflow and boost fuel economy.

There was some wind noise. But overall, the interior was quieter than in previous Malibus, and road noise was minimized.

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The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is a competent highway cruiser with a good baseline of cabin tech, but its eAssist mild-hybrid system doesn't really deliver the miles per gallon.

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The Good: Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system brings Pandora Internet Radio, Stitcher, Bluetooth audio, and USB/iPod connectivity to the dashboard of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. An optional Pioneer audio system features good power and staging. The standard OnStar connection adds safety and convenience.

The Bad: The Malibu's cabin rattles a bit when the Pioneer audio system gets bassy. Observed fuel economy was disappointing. Acceleration and braking were inconsistent and not confidence-inspiring. Users must choose between navigation and the MyLink system.

The Bottom Line: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is a competent highway cruiser with a good baseline of cabin tech, but its eAssist mild-hybrid system doesn't really deliver the miles per gallon.

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