2011+Chevrolet+Volt

=2011 Chevrolet Volt=

Basic Infomation

 * Length is 177.1 in.
 * Width is 70.8 in.
 * Height is 56.3 in.
 * Curb weigth is 3,781 lb
 * Horse power is 149.
 * Can go 300 miles without recharging.

Technologies

 * Hybrid and electric car
 * Aerodynamics: The corners are rounded, rear deck area behind the roofline has been raised
 * An electric vehicle equipped with a range extending gasoline powered internal combustion engine.
 * Operates as a purely electric vehicle for the first 25 to 50 miles
 * After it functions primarily as a series hybrid
 * As the internal combustion engine acts primarily as a generator to power the electric traction motor.

Batteries

 * 220 cell lithium-ion battery
 * 16kw battery
 * It has a front engine
 * Cooled with a liquid thermal system
 * They need between 6- 10 hours to recharge.

Charging the Batteries

 * Can be charged with a 110 volt outlet
 * When the brake pedal is applied, the Electric Traction motor switches to a Generator. The Generator creates a reverse torque force to the front wheels. The reverse torque makes electricity which is directed into the battery.

History

 * This car was first introduced in the 2007 Volt
 * The design is from the Delta ll platform
 * This is a car that has been made to fit the electric engine

How it helps the environment

 * The Volt doesn't emit carbon dioxide into the enviroment

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