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The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid manufactured by General Motors, also marketed in rebadged variants as the Holden Volt in Australia and New Zealand, and with a different fascia as the Vauxhall Ampera in the United Kingdom and as the Opel Ampera in the remainder of Europe.
The second generation Chevrolet Volt was officially unveiled at the January 2015 North American International Auto Show. Retail sales are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2015 as a 2016 model year.
The second generation Volt has been revamped inside and out, with emphasis on a sportier exterior design and a brand-new drivetrain that’s significantly lighter than its predecessor. The five-door compact is also slightly bigger in its second generation, allowing Chevy to not only increase legroom front and rear, but enable the Volt — previously a four-seater — to offer seating for five.
The Volt received an all-new drivetrain that includes revised battery pack, drive unit, range-extending engine and power electrics. Devel Developed using data collected from first-gen Volt owners, the new system offers greater EV range and fuel economy compared to its predecessor. For instance, the new two-motor drive unit is up to 12-percent more efficient and weighs 100 pounds less than the previous unit. The battery pack is also smaller, consisting of 192 cells compared to the 288 found in the first-gen system, and weighs over 20 pounds less. As far as power goes, the battery-fueled motors crank out 149 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque. When the battery is depleted, the 1.5-liter engine chimes in to generate electricity for the electric motor. This 1.5-liter engine puts out 101 horsepower.
Specs:
With electric motor only
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