Overview Information

General Motors introduced its Chevrolet Volt concept to rave reviews in 2007. The production model may wear softened styling for improved aerodynamics, but the basic idea remains the same. The Volt is a rechargeable electric vehicle with a small gasoline engine used solely as a generator for the battery. This enables electric only operation for up to 40 miles with the security of the generator for longer range when required. The Volt uses lithium-ion batteries rechargeable in about 3 hours on 240V, or 8 hours on 120V. The production version of the Volt is due in late 2010. Pricing is expected to be around $40,000.

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General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles. "Revealing the production version of the Chevy Volt is a great way to open our second century," said Rick Wagoner, GM Chairman and CEO. "The Volt is symbolic of GM's strong commitment to the...Read.