The Chevrolet Volt (Motor Trend magazine's 2011 Car of The Year) is aplug -in hybrid electric vehicle. The Volt has been on sale in the U.S. market since mid-December 2010. The Volt's 16 kW·h lithium-ion battery pack can be charged by plugging the car into a 120-240VAC residential electrical outlet. No external charging station is required. After the Volt battery is depleted, a small 4-cylinder engine that burns premium gasoline to power a 74 hp generator to extend the Volt's range. The electrical power from the generator is sent primarily to the electric motor, with the excess going to the batteries, depending on the state of charge (SoC) of the battery pack and the power demanded at the wheels. The distribution is controlled by the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle.
GM states the Volt can travel 25 to 50 miles on batteries alone, and the total range (electricity and gasoline) is 379 miles. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt starts at $40,280 excluding any charges, taxes or any incentives. Qualified buyers are eligible for a US $7,500 U.S. Federal tax credit The Volt will be initially sold in seven regions:California, Washington DC, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Austin, Texas Nationwide availability in the U.S. and Canada is scheduled to begin with the 2012 model year
www.stigza.com
#
No comments:
Post a Comment