The Volt formally became a production model for General Motors on Tuesday. Only 10,000 Chevy Volts can be built in the first year of manufacturing, so sightings on the country’s highways could be rare. After winning awards even before being made accessible to the general public, many think the Chevy Volt could be a big hit for GM.
Chevy Volt strikes a balance for GM
The hope that General Motors has is the company's image after the bankruptcy can be able to be rebuilt and brought to the front for electric automakers with the Chevy Volt. Before electric automobile tax breaks, $41,000 is what the price of the Chevy Volt could be. It is said to be more for the average American than it is for any celebrities trying to be eco-friendly. Many analysts suggest there will not be the normal "range anxiety" that comes when individuals buy electric vehicles that only have battery power. They said this is as the Volt has a special battery-gas engine. The point GM was trying for making was to get a good balance with the Volt. It would have expensive innovation and conventional economy. Since the technology within the Volt was meant to adapt to other models, the electric automobile race might have been won.
The unique part of the Volt
The first difference noticed about the Chevy Volt is that the four-door sedan does not look like a typical electric auto. It’s distinct and different. This is because of the power train in it. A 1.4-liter four cylinder engine has 150 horsepower within the electric motor. However, the gas motor has no connection to the drive train. Electricity is generated to the motor when the electric battery runs out. Within the Volt this can be after about 40 miles. This is called an "extended-range mode." It allows the Chevy Volt to go 344 miles total. There is an estimated 73 miles on the 200 percent battery-powered Nissan Motors Leaf in 2010.
Vehicle mags adore the Volt
As the Volt enters manufacturing, several developments have occurred in its favor. The most significant is the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers. Plus, the Volt is getting lots of good PR. The first electric car to get the Green Car of the Year award was the Volt for 2011 by the Green Vehicle Journal. Automobile Magazine has named the Volt the 2011 Automobile of the Year, calling it not just an auto, but an “idea.”.
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AutoMotto
automotto.org/entry/why-2011-chevy-volt-is-a-trendsetter-for-future-electric-cars/
The Detroit News
detnews.com/article/20101130/AUTO01/11300325/1148/auto01/GM%E2%80%99s-2011-Chevy-Volt-hopes-to-change-game
Automobile Magazine
automobilemag.com/features/awards/1101_2011_automobile_of_the_year_chevrolet_volt/index.html
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