THINK OF THE VOLT IN KILOWATTS, NOT HORSEPOWER.
Better than a Hybrid?
Chevy Volt is an extended-range EV, an electric vehicle that generates its own electricity. It will use a 53-kilowatt gas-powered generator (the Range Extender) to provide electricity once the battery charge is nearly depleted. Unlike a traditional hybrid or future plug-in hybrid, the gas engine simply generates electricity to power the electric motor.
What does the Range Extender do?
The Volt's Range Extender serves one purpose: to keep it going long after the initial battery charge is used. It efficiently uses gasoline to generate enough electricity to power the car for hundreds of miles – on a single fill-up. Plus it continues to generate electric power for accelerating, passing and merging that comes solely from electricity.
Benefits of E-REV
The Volt will help reduce oil consumption and reduce emissions. Since the Volt runs mainly on electricity, a typical Volt commuter won't use any gas going back and forth to work every day.1 As a result, the cost of fueling it is expected to be far less than a conventional gas-powered car.
1 Assumes fully charged battery. Source: Vol. 3, Issue 4, Oct. 2003 – OmniStats – U.S. Department of Transportation.Vehicle features and performance capabilities subject to change without notice.
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