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Getting up close and personal with the Chevy Volt
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Wednesday October 21, 2009
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Wednesday October 21, 2009
The Chevy Volt
plug-in electric vehicle
could represent a coup for General Motors. This "Extended-Range Electric Vehicle" is designed to drive most morning commutes without using a drop of gasoline. With its 40 mile (about 65km) range on its 400lb lithium ion battery, the Chevy Volt also has a gasoline powered generator to cure "range anxiety," a crippling condition forplug-in electric vehicle
owners looking to go on a road trip. Andrew Moore-Crispin chats with Tony Posawatz, Vehicle Line Director,Chevrolet Volt
about this prototype vehicle, set to hit the streets in late 2010.Download this episode now
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Tony Posawatz
Vehicle Line Director, Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet Volt
General Motors first ever planned production electric vehicle
Range
40 miles (~65km) on a charge.
Includes a gasoline generator engine to charge the battery and drive beyond the lithium ion battery's range
- If charged over night (6-8hr) using 120v charger, it costs about $0.50 to charge at current electricity rates.
- Also has a 240v option (similar to a dryer or stove outlet) to charge in less than 3hr.
- Start of regular production "end of 2010."
Vehicle Line Director, Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet Volt
General Motors first ever planned production electric vehicle
Range
40 miles (~65km) on a charge.
Includes a gasoline generator engine to charge the battery and drive beyond the lithium ion battery's range
- If charged over night (6-8hr) using 120v charger, it costs about $0.50 to charge at current electricity rates.
- Also has a 240v option (similar to a dryer or stove outlet) to charge in less than 3hr.
- Start of regular production "end of 2010."
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