2011 Chevrolet Volt
2011 Chevrolet VoltThe extended-range electric vehicle has undergone innumerable tweaks for aerodynamics, manufacturing and reliability since it stole the auto show as a concept car in 2007, but the sleek four-door on Chevrolet's stand is identical to the cars that will roll off the assembly line this year. despite what may have been the most public development process in the auto industry's history, there's still lots of misinformation about the Chevrolet Volt.
2011 Chevrolet Volt interior
2011 Chevrolet Volt• The Volt's lithium-ion battery pack is assembled in Brownstown Township about 19 miles south of GM headquarters. on the highway. A turbocharged version of the same engine will help the Chevrolet Cruze get 40 m.p.g.
• The Volt's generator uses a new 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine GM builds in Flint.
• The Volt will be built at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, formerly home to Cadillac and Buick large cars. An onboard generator starts automatically to provide more electricity. Here are a few key facts to remember as you admire the production version at the auto show:
• There's no need to stop and recharge if you travel beyond the 40-mile range of the Volt's batteries.
• The Volt will be built at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, formerly home to Cadillac and Buick large cars. An onboard generator starts automatically to provide more electricity. Here are a few key facts to remember as you admire the production version at the auto show:
• There's no need to stop and recharge if you travel beyond the 40-mile range of the Volt's batteries.
