Somebody has to
be first: Introducing the Chevy
Volt
The first
electric car that runs on more than
electricity
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Volt is unique among electric vehicles
because you have two sources of energy. You have an electric source--a
battery--that allows you to drive gas-free for an EPA-estimated 35
miles. And there's also an onboard gas generator that produces
electricity so you can go up to a total of 375 additional miles on a
full tank of gas (4).
So if you want to drive using
only electricity, you can. If you want to drive using electricity and
gas, you can do that too. Volt is first for two very good
reasons.
To learn more about the Chevrolet Volt, or to see our
inventory, click here
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simple
If you can drive, you can drive a
Volt. Instead of turning a key, you push a blue button. Rather than
looking at dials and needles, you check two interactive LCD screens for
feedback based on your particular driving style. For example, suppose
you want to go from A to B in the most efficient manner possible. Volt
is programmed to respond with a choice of three driving modes. Normal
mode enables Volt to drive like a conventional car, only more
efficiently. Sport mode gives drivers more aggressive feedback and
heightened response. Mountain mode maintains a power reserve for
climbing long, steep grades. Charging for about $1.50 per day on average
(5).
It doesn't get much simpler than that. For less
than the cost of a latte, you can fully charge your Volt and drive an
EPA-estimated 35 miles gas-free. Choose a standard 120V charging kit
that allows you to plug into a conventional electrical outlet and fully
charge the battery in about 10 hours, depending on climate. Or opt for
an available 240V charging station that reduces your charging time to
approximately four hours. Professional installation required. For more
information, visit SPX
Service
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| | Two apps, double the
connectivity
Curious about your charging
status? Download the OnStar RemoteLink™ mobile app (6) and you can see the
battery level and charge mode--120V or 240V--right on your smart phone.
You'll be able to remotely verify that the car is plugged in and even
schedule a future charging time. Text or email alerts tell you when the
battery is fully charged or if there's a charge interruption. But
suppose you want to schedule a service appointment online? Or create a
photo reminder to help you remember where you parked your car? Download
the myChevrolet (7) app, which works with OnStar RemoteLink™ (6), to give you all the power you
want-- in the palm of your
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| | All-over aerodynamic
aesthetics
Chevy designers constantly talk
about form and function but when it comes to Volt, Director of Design
Bob Boniface will tell you that they didn't compromise aesthetics to
enable function. The result? A vehicle that looks sporty, quick, smooth
and modern, yet achieves an extremely low coefficient of drag.Countless
hours in the wind tunnel influenced the styling of many exterior
components including mirrors, a closed grill, rocker panels and the rear
spoiler. In fact, the vertical blades that go from the bottom of the
spoiler to the bottom of the bumper were designed specifically to trick
the air into separating from the bumper more quickly, giving Volt
extraordinary aerodynamics.
Another spin on
styling
Make a
smart statement with available 17-inch polished alloy wheels. Or choose
available 17" painted sport wheels, which come with the option for
dealer-installed inserts available in Silver Ice Metallic, Viridian
Joule or Cyber Gray
Metallic. |
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| | Goodyear® Assurance® Fuel Max®
tires
Reduce friction. Drive on specialized
Goodyear low-rolling resistance tires and get up to one additional
all-electric mile when compared to ordinary
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| | Efficiency
gauge
Enhance efficiency. Have a ball.
Simply keep the ball green and in the center of the gauge to enjoy
optimal battery
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| | Safety
A
safety philosophy that runs deep
What's
the best safety philosophy? Avoid a collision in the first place. That's
the kind of thinking that has earned Volt accolades, like being named a
2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (14)
and receiving a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Safety score from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (15) Over, under, inside and
around, we've thought of safety from every
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Before
Your drive
begins with the aid of an available rear-vision camera system that
alerts drivers to certain stationary obstacles when driving in Reverse
at low speeds. Since Volt is so quiet, a driver-activated
pedestrian-friendly alert helps warn people who may not hear Volt
approaching at low speeds. Once on the road, drive with confidence
knowing the StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with
Traction Control is there to keep you on
course.
During
If
a moderate-to-severe collision occurs, Volt is designed to respond
instantly with eight standard air bags16-including head-curtain
side-impact air bags for outboard front and rear occupants, plus frontal
side-impact and new knee air bags for the driver and front passenger.
Meanwhile, the cabin is reinforced with high-strength steel throughout.
But our protective measures don't end
there.
After
Should
a collision occur, crucial information can be automatically relayed to
the OnStar® Command Center via OnStar® Automatic Crash Response10.
There, trained OnStar Advisors utilize GPS technology to pinpoint your
exact location and can request that assistance be sent right away-even
if you're unable to respond. OnStar is standard for three
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speaker system
Hear this. Get incredible
sound from an available seven-speaker Bose® audio system with subwoofer
that's 30% smaller, 40% lighter and uses 50% less energy than comparable
Bose®
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 | | Stay connected with the latest information
and entertainment. Bring Pandora®, Stitcher
SmartRadio™ and Gracenote
along for the ride. MyLink (8) allows streaming content from select
smart phones to converge on an available seven-inch diagonal color
touch-screen
radio. |
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 | | Listen
to commercial-free music, sports, news and talk, comedy and family
programming from coast-to-coast. Volt offers three trial months of
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (9) standard. See channel listings
and more info.
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 | | Get to your final destination with fewer
hassles thanks to Turn-by-Turn Navigation (10), a feature of OnStar®
Directions & Connections®10, standard for three years. Just push
a button and a trained OnStar® Advisor will help guide you via the
latest up-to-date routes. Take a complete tour of OnStar®
capabilities.
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| | Instant
torque @ zero
The connection is direct:
head, right foot, motor, power. Without a traditional transmission, 273
lb./ft. of low-end torque has nowhere to go except to the tires and
pavement. This helps explain why a vehicle with an electric propulsion
system can feel so powerful and exhilarating. No wonder Volt has the
ability to reach a test-track speed of 100 mph. There's the smooth
whisper-like quiet ride, perfect for expressing your astonishment. Out
loud, of course.
Driving
force
A 16kWh lithium-ion battery pack
powers Volt for an EPA-estimated 35 miles on a full charge. If you also
have a full tank of gas, the total driving range is up to 375 miles
(11). It's electric when you want it, gas when you need it. If
the battery runs low, you don't have to worry because Volt automatically
transitions to a unique gasoline range-extending capability. Even if
you never use it, you know you've got a backup plan. Chevy puts the same
kind of confidence behind our 8-year/100,000-mile Battery and Voltec
Component Limited Warranty (12). Engineering in. Fun
out.
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