Chevy Volt Concept in Chicago
Length: 3:46
Description: General Motors astounding electric breakthrough car on display at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, and in June 2008 the Board of Directors of General Motors authorized funding for production of the Volt with sales expected to begin in 2010. GM's goal is an electric car with a 40 mile all-electric range that can continue for another 360 miles with the addition of a secondary flex fuel engine to keep the battery charged. The Volt is a serial hybrid design, uses advanced lithium batteries with plug-in recharging. Composite body materials reduce weight. The Volt is expected to provide the same convenience as a regular car with little or no gas used for the first 40 miles. The production model of the Volt will not look exactly like the "concept" car seen in this video recorded at the (February 2007) Chicago Auto Show because since the Volt concept car was introduced there have been further improvements to the car's aerodynamic design. Another recent development (August 2008) may be the use of natural gas in addition to gasoline (dual fuel) capability.
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Source: YouTube
