Embed:  
recent videos    more...
Electric Vehicle Thought ...
Check out some of the main advocates and thought l...
Added 05:46AM by VoltAge admin Views: 108

The Chevrolet Volt and GM...
Check out some highlights of GM's activities at th...
Added 06:01AM by VoltAge admin Views: 1488

what's new
Want to share your thoughts on the Volt and electric vehicles? Click here to register on our site.
recent activities
rosieyoung registered as new member on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 08
A new comment was added to video on Feb 08
A new forum thread Battery life(not charge-wise),Transmission was created on Feb 08
Scharger25 registered as new member on Feb 08
VoltAge admin added 1 video on Feb 08
SOTA registered as new member on Feb 08
MarkNeppl registered as new member on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 08
RASteiner registered as new member on Feb 08
A new comment was added to video on Feb 08
imykey registered as new member on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 08
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:Volt Job #1 set for Nov. 1!! on Feb 08
Billtrez registered as new member on Feb 08
A new comment was added to video on Feb 07
twtanner registered as new member on Feb 07
A new reply was posted to forum thread Re:how fast and how far on Feb 07
goldenhinde registered as new member on Feb 07
Turan registered as new member on Feb 07
hellfire4446 registered as new member on Feb 07
forum   more...
Re:how fast and how far
I am the Chevrolet Product Manager for Volt. The specific fuel economy ratings for the Volt have not been finalized for extended range mode (charge sustaining). Actual fuel economy that a dr...read more
Battery life(not charge-wise),Transmission
well my biggest questions are on the battery and transmission. 1. Battery in the life of car forever? 2. How long will this battery last year wise? 3. How much to replace or do you even have t...read more
Re:how fast and how far
Sure ey'll be a load. However, it'll be a non-varying load. The engine should be set to run at the most efficient RPM and torque at all times. The battery absorbs the instantaneous changes when ac...read more
Re:how fast and how far
Would love to have a Volt expert engineer weigh in on this one.
Re:how fast and how far
The same can be said for a drivetrain using a CVT where the engine operates within a more efficient rev range than with a standard transmission. The Volt advantage of driving a generator rather th...read more
Re:how fast and how far
Billtrez wrote: My best estimate of fuel economy for the Volt when the battery is depleted would be about 40 mpg with the 1.4 liter gas engine and electric generator. :) I really think t...read more
Re:how fast and how far
In following various articles written about the Volt, it can been said that the Volt will have a top speed of about 100 mph and will have no problem cruising at 75. The cruise range on a full tank...read more
Re:Volt Job #1 set for Nov. 1!!
buick61 wrote: [color=#FF0000]With less than ten months to go, GM has set November 1, 2010 as the Chevrolet Volt Job 1 date on the production start list for dealers. By September, dealerships ...read more
blog post   more...
Chevrolet Volt at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver
By Marc Comeau, Vice President, Chevrolet in Canada There are some exciting things happening with Chevrolet in Canada...read more
Added 17:54PM by VoltAge admin.
UPDATE: Skype with Chevrolet Volt team live from 2010 Washington Auto Show on Tuesday, Jan. 26
We're going to try something new and different tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 26) from media day for the 2010 Washington Auto Sh...read more
Added 21:35PM by VoltAge admin.
Chevrolet in January: A Recap
By Jim Campbell, General Manager, Chevrolet The first month of 2010 isn’t over yet, but has been filled with plenty...read more
Added 10:23AM by VoltAge admin.
Volt Lifestream   more...
Hi-res photos of today's @chevrolet press...
Check out some hi-res photos from today's press event in Washington D.C. Vice Chairman Tom Stephens gave details on GM's... read more
Added 12:39PM.
A look at GM's electric motor prototype
|  read more
Added 09:01AM.
The GM press conference begins on White Marsh
Today, GM announced a $246 million investment to build electric motors in White Marsh, Md. |  read more
Added 08:10AM.
news   more...
The Verdict's In On the Chevy Volt
General Motors issued a very special invitation to the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association last week to drive the two Chevrolet Volts visitin... read more
GM’s Space Robot Can Beat Up Your Space Robot
Somewhere between filing for bankruptcy, putting a revolving door on the CEO’s office and keeping the Chevrolet Volt hype machine going, Gener... read more
Is 2010 The Year Of The Electric Vehicle? GM Says Yes
Clean Skies News talks to Tony Posawatz, Director of Chevy Volt at General Motors, about the present and future of electric vehicles. General Mo... read more
An Electrifying Event
I was in Brownstown Township, Michigan today to watch as the first battery for the Chevy Volt rolled off the line.  It was another huge step to... read more
Plugging in the Chevy Volt
The alternative vehicle market is getting more and more plugged into the industry. Their popularity is slowly climbing with consumers, which is ... read more
Chevy Volt to hit the roads (quietly) soon
Since its announcement three years ago, the Chevrolet Volt has seemed like one of those perpetually out-of-reach technologies, like fusion power... read more
Can the Volt Help Power GM to Profitability?
Appearing in showrooms next year: Chevrolet's Volt, the first mass-produced electric vehicle from a major U.S. automaker. It's one of the auto i... read more
Auto Show Highlights Industry’s Future – and Michigan’s
One of the highlights of each year for me and thousands of Michiganders is a trip to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Itâ€... read more
poll
Q: What aspect of the Volt is most important to you?




facebook