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Chevy Volt

The extended-range electric vehicle is no longer just a rumor. We have put tremendous design and engineering resources in place to make this vehicle a reality. The Concept Chevy Volt, with its revolutionary E-Flex Propulsion System will be different than any previous electric vehicle because it will use a lithium-ion battery with a variety of range-extending onboard power sources, including gas and, in some vehicles, E85 ethanol(1) to recharge the battery while driving. When it comes to plugging in, the Volt will be designed to use a common 110–volt household plug. For someone who drives less than 40 miles a day, Chevy Volt will use zero gasoline and produce zero emissions.(2) For longer trips, Chevy Volt's range-extending power source kicks in to recharge the lithium-ion battery pack as required. We expect a driving range of an estimated 640 miles.(3)

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Engine 
3-cylinder, turbocharged engine
Additional Features 
6 to 6.5 hours charge time with 110-volt outlet; 0 to 60 in 8 to 8.5 seconds; 120 MPH top speed
Fuel Type 
electric with range extender (gas, E85 ethanol)
Miles per Charge 
640
Body Type 
Sedan
EV Type 
Highway speed vehicle
Release Status 
Unreleased
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Chevy Volt at the NY Auto Show - MPGomatic


 


 


Bob Lutz discusses the Chevy Volt concept with Green Fuels Forecast




 


 


How To Get On the Waiting List:


While GM does not have an official waiting list for the Chevy Volt, GM-Volt.com has started an unofficial waiting list.  To sign up, add your email address here.


 


Cost of Operation:


[Source: GM-Volt.com]


The Volt can drive for 40 miles on a single full electric charge of it’s battery pack. It is a known fact that the battery pack will be allowed to drain down from 80% to 30% before the gas-generator kicks in. Since the battery pack holds 16 KWH of energy, that means 8 KWH will get you 40 miles.


 


The cost of a KWH from the electric grid varies considerably depending on location and time of use. Usually, off-peak hours, from 9PM to 10AM will have the lowest rates from one’s electric utility provider. This will require a special meter that not all homes have.


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The map above shows the average retail price of electricity in the U.S. by state in 2003. It ranges from around 6 cents/KWH to 17 cents/KWH. The U.S. average for 2007 is 10.65 cents.  If we use the average, the cost to recharge the Volt will be $0.85, and the range for 2007 will be from 48 cents to $1.34 depending where you live. Clearly for 40 miles of driving at present gas and electric prices, there will be a very significant cost savings. Of course, there is some uncertainty of where these numbers will be when the Volt arrives in 2010.


 


After the first 40 miles, the combustion engine generator will kick in. This will keep the battery at a 30% state of charge. This 3-cylinder 1L engine will get 50 mpg fuel efficiency. To calculate the fuel efficiency for drives longer than 40 miles use the following formula: Total MPG = 55*M/(M-40)


 


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