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"Chevrolet Volt Hybrid Commercial." |
GM unveils production 2011 Chevy Volt at its headquarters in Detroit, MI during the automaker's 100-year centennial celebration. |
Cars.com provides you with footae of the 2011 Chevy Volt production Model on the Road. And in the interior. |
"The 2011 Chevrolet Volt represents a direction for GM, and maybe you guessed by the name, one that is focused on electricity. In fact, although technically a hybrid, the Chevy Volt uses only electric power to move the wheels. For trips up to 40 miles, the Volt is powered by electricity stored in its lithium-ion battery. When the battery's energy is depleted, a gasoline/E85-powered engine works as a electrical generator to provide power the Volt's electric drive unit." |
MT Editor-In-Chief Angus MacKenzie talks to key members of the engineering and design team responsible for the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt. " |
Chevrolet Volt |
The Extended-Range Electric Vehicle that is redefining the automotive world is no longer just a rumor. In fact, its propulsion system is so revolutionary, it's unlike any other vehicle or electric car that's ever been introduced. And we're making this remarkable vision a reality, so that one day you'll have the freedom to drive gas-free...Chevy Volt is designed to move more than 75 percent of America's daily commuters without a single drop of gas.(2) That means for someone who drives less than 40 miles a day, Chevy Volt will use zero gasoline and produce zero emissions.(1) Unlike traditional electric cars, Chevy Volt has a revolutionary propulsion system that takes you beyond the power of the battery. It will use a lithium-ion battery with a gasoline-powered, range-extending engine that drives a generator to provide electric power when you drive beyond the 40-mile battery range. [chevrolet.com] |
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