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0Chevrolet Volt will not have direct engine drive, electric only 1277737260
Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image galleryGeneral Motors recently started letting European journalists behind the wheel of prototype versions of the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera which is the re-nosed version of the Chevrolet Volt. While those of us on this side of the pond that have ... -
Report: Chevy Volt to debut in China early next year as a Buick 1275415080
Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image galleryDue to an old-school system used in China that requires automakers to file patents or risk having vehicles copied by others, we've learned that the Chevrolet Volt may very well debut in the world's largest automotive market as a ... -
Next-gen Volt could use diesel, two-cylinder or rotary range extender 1274961600
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image galleryBack in 2006, when the Chevrolet Volt was first conceived, its extended-range electric (ER-EV) powertrain was originally dubbed E-Flex as its configuration was designed to be flexible. The only part of the system that was constant ... -
GM cancels plans to sell Chevy Orlando in U.S., dreams of 7-seat Voltec dead 1272909900
Chevrolet Orlando concept – Click above for high-res image galleryIf you've been eagerly awaiting the chance to buy a seven-passenger, Voltec-powered minivan crossover, you'll have to wait a lot. General Motors has officially announced that it will not sell the upcoming Chevy Orlando in ... -
GM's R&D head says Voltec powertrain not suitable for vehicles bigger, smaller than Volt 1271962380
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image galleryBelievers in the extended-range electric vehicle (ER-EV, aka plug-in hybrid) technology utilized in the upcoming Chevrolet Volt like to think that the Voltec powerplant could be adapted for use in all kinds of vehicles. We've ... -
Beijing Preview: Voltec-powered Chevy crossover concept could debut 1271678700
Chevrolet Voltec CUV design patent – Click above for high-res image galleryThe media previews for the 2010 Beijing Motor Show are happening at the end of this week and, assuming a certain Icelandic volcano doesn't upset the atmosphere further, we expect to be on hand. One of the possible ... -
GM talking to potential Ampera customers in UK, interest in vehicle builds 1269864120
Vauxhall / Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image galleryGeneral Motors has begun pushing the Vauxhall Ampera in Britain and is currently in discussions with potential fleet customers. According to GM, there is a significant amount of interest from government agencies and public ...
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Future Voltec battery will be smaller, die sooner 1269626460
General Motors realizes that it will need to get the cost of its Voltec drivetrain down in order to stay competitive and allow it to more easily be integrated into other, differently-sized vehicles. Since the battery is the most expensive part of the system, that's where the focus on cost-cutting ...
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Geneva 2010: Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept 1267624260
Opel Flextreme GT/E concept – Click above for high-res image galleryThe highlight of the Opel stand in Geneva this week is clearly the new Flextreme GT/E concept. This second Flextreme-badged concept is the first mid-sized car to be powered by General Motors' Voltec powertrain (as used in ... -
GM provides update on Volt vehicle and battery development 1258506120
Chevy Volt going through a shake test as part of its durability evaluation - Click above for high-res image galleryGeneral Motors offered an update this afternoon on the current status of the testing and development of the lithium ion batteries for the Chevy Volt. Chief Engineer Andrew Farah and ...
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