Say hello to the Volt, Chevrolet’s new electric vehicle that can use gas (but only if you need to). There’s no need to suffer range anxiety. The Volt will take you wherever you need to go whether it’s to the corner store or a long-distance road trip. Check out the video to get an overview of the Volt from the minds behind its creation. By its very nature, the all-new Volt is engineered to change the face of transportation as we know it. Nearly every component of the Volt has been selected to get the most out of every charge, including: Aerodynamics that maximize the distance per charge and miles per gallon of fuel, A closed grille and aerodynamic back edges contribute to its fuel efficiency, Energy-efficient Bose® Sound System and Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires. Volt has two LCD screens that display speed, battery power, range to recharge or re-fill as well as an efficiency gauge that gives you real-time feedback. On the center console you’ll find a seven-inch diagonal high-resolution screen with touch-sensitive control that helps you get the most out of your Volt. The Volt battery has gone through numerous environment-specific tests, including corrosion and hot- and cold-weather testing and the results were so promising that the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is backed by an 100,000 mile/8-year warranty. Here are a few more notes on the battery: Just plug it in to charge the battery, and most people can commute gas-free and tailpipe emissions-free for about $1.50 of electricity per day, A small, quiet on-board gas generator creates electricity that powers your Volt as you drive for hundreds of miles on battery and gas power and A liquid thermal cooling and heating system keeps the battery at a comfortable temperature as it’s being charged and discharged.
