Chevrolet Volt The Future Sport Car

16 Sep

Chevrolet Volt The Future Sport Car

Posted by: eza / Category: Automobiles Review, Chevrolet, Sport Car

2011+volt Chevrolet Volt The Future Sport Car

Chevrolet Volt was introduced as a concept several years ago. Since then, we have heard many rumors about this car and it is puzzling why some people do not know what the Chevrolet Volt. So, let’s find out.

Chevrolet Volt is a four-door sedan with four seats. This is a plug-in hybrid car with a 149-hp electric motor that is supported by the plug-in lithium-ion battery. These batteries can work alone for only 40 miles. After generator, gasoline or E85 engine that powers the four-cylinder engines to 300 extra miles.

So, if most of your driving in a city with a small distance of less than 40 miles, the Volt will save you money and might be a good choice to get one volt. But with an estimated price of $ 40,000, you might think again.

The electric motor produces 149 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque. As mentioned earlier, supported by batteries of plug-ins. When the battery is 70 percent, 1.4-L internal combustion engine using gasoline or E85 started to power an electric motor. However, while driving the Volt does not feel that the moment a change in power.

A single regulator is used to send power to front-wheel electric motors. With full battery, GM says 0-60 mph sprint time of 8.5 to 9 seconds.

Lithium batteries can be recharged from both 120-volt fully or 240 volts in 6-7 hours and 2-3, respectively. Can be recharged for a while ‘regenerative braking and engine generator. Made about 400 wafer-like cells, batteries located under the center tunnel that gives the car was rear-wheel drive, forming a T shape with the branches will be under the rear seat.

The futuristic interior of the Volt in general, and equipped with modern features such as color screens standard with a built-in hard drive. There is also a small ball that tells you the energy consumption of fuel or batteries. And ‘big and green when it saves, and is orange when you consume a lot of them.

Two adults can sit in the back. There is no armrest between the two rear seats. Maximum loading capacity is 10.6 cubic feet. ABS, stability control, front side airbags and curtain side airbags, full-length are the main security features in volts.

On the road, the vehicle acceleration is received. The electric motor has a whirring sound, but virtually silent electric motors compared to the Tesla Roadster makes a lot of buzz.

Advantages: saves fuel in a short trip – a futuristic interior.

Cons: The two rear seats – no rear armrest – expensive.

Conclusion:

Arriving at the end of 2010, the Chevy Volt is a hybrid of the most important market. This should be considered for those who want a green car is good.