Chevrolet Volt

The basic facts of the Chevrolet Volt’s unique architecture have been emblazoned on the mind of anybody half-interested in cars. But in case you missed it, here goes again. The Chevrolet Volt operates entirely as an electric car for its first 40 miles after a full charge. It burns no gasoline during those miles, drawing energy from a 400-pound lithium ion battery pack containing 16 kilowatt-hours (kWh), about half of which is ever put to use—as a means of ensuring that the batteries reach the 100,000 miles of warranted service. Current from that pack powers a 150-hp electric motor that drives the Volt’s front wheels.

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt

The basic facts of the Chevrolet Volt’s unique architecture have been emblazoned on the mind of anybody half-interested in cars. But in case you missed it, here goes again. The Chevrolet Volt operates entirely as an electric car for its first 40 miles after a full charge. It burns no gasoline during those miles, drawing energy from a 400-pound lithium ion battery pack containing 16 kilowatt-hours (kWh), about half of which is ever put to use—as a means of ensuring that the batteries reach the 100,000 miles of warranted service. Current from that pack powers a 150-hp electric motor that drives the Volt’s front wheels.

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt