ELECTRIC-ALL ARTICLES

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PROMISING PERFORMANCE
06-10-09

"The test mule we drove clearly shows that the Volt and Voltec platform has a bright future," says Crunchgear.com. WATCH the test drive and READ the review. The Volt is "definitely real" writes Popular Science. READ MORE

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QUICK AND QUIET
06-10-09

An all-electric test drive of a Volt test car left USA Today impressed with the vehicle's combination of power and quiet refinement. READ MORE

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ELECTRIFYING AND ELECTRIC POWERED
06-10-09

"The beauty of the Volt is the size of the battery," says Tony Posawatz, Vehicle Line Director for the Chevy Volt. Find out more about how the battery performed during a Car and Driver test drive. READ MORE

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THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRICITY
04-16-09

Chevy Volt will go up to 40 miles on a full charge.(4) For many of us that could mean a lot of electric-only driving in our futures. Learn more about Volt's ability to use electricity as fuel. READ MORE

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VOLT AERODYMANICS
03-18-09

Chevy Volt is one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in GM history. Engineers and designers worked hand in hand to develop the striking look of this efficient vehicle. READ MORE

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ANOTHER ONE FOR THE TROPHY CASE
03-20-09

Acclaim for the Chevy Volt keeps pouring in. The editors at Green Car Journal recently awarded the Volt their 2009 Green Car Vision Award - and honor given to the vehicle "the best envisions the road ahead." READ MORE

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RECHARGING THE AUTO INDUSTRY
02-13-09

The eyes of the world are watching as GM prepares to launch the Chevy Volt in late 2010. The Today Show visits GM for a first hand report on the future of transportation. WATCH MORE Want to know what it's like to take the Volt for a spin? Check out the reporter's Behind the Wheel blog post READ MORE

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VOLT TEST DRIVE
02-13-09

Engineers at GM are working around the clock to make sure the Volt is ready to electrify the automotive world in 2010. They recently handed over the reins of their latest Volt test car to a top GM executive for a test drive at the GM proving grounds in Michigan. Find out what its like being behind the wheel of the world's first E-REV. READ MORE

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THE VOCABULARY OF THE VOLT
02-06-09

The Volt is unlike any other vehicle ever created. It will change the way we think and communicate about cars. For GM engineers, expressing to consumers the benefits E-REV technology means communicating with a new set of automotive lingo. Read about the new language. READ MORE

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THE FUTURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE
02-03-09

What is the future of automotive technology? The Chevy Volt - a car that will go up to 40 miles before using any gas at all 4. One of GM's lead engineers on the revolutionary E-REV vehicle shares his vision of the future. WATCH MORE

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NOT ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE CREATED EQUAL
01-21-09

Guess what? There are big differences between a plug-in hybrid, a hybrid and an E-REV. READ MORE

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POWERING UP THE BATTERIES
01-12-09

It's official: Chevy Volt now has its battery source. After a lot of hard work, we found a battery supplier to help us bring the car of the future into your future. READ MORE

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FOLLOW VOLT FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY
11-21-08

It's not surprising that so many have been anxiously following the revolutionary Chevy Volt's story since this Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) got the green light for production. So get the download and learn more about the Volt's development schedule, the technology behind this game-changing vehicle and what the future holds. READ MORE

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GET PLUGGED IN TO INFORMATION ON THE VOLT
11-21-08

Through actual images, schematic renderings, and in-depth descriptions of many of the vehicle's features and systems, you'll walk away with a greater understanding of how truly extraordinary the Chevy Volt is. Most important, you'll leave knowing how everything works together to allow this progressive vehicle to travel up to 40 miles without using a drop of gas.4 READ MORE

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VOLT'S BOLD INTRODUCTION
11-21-08

The Chevy Volt's official rollout fittingly capped off GM's centennial celebration. For 100 years, GM has been pushing the technological envelope, and the Volt is a clear continuation of this legacy — and the perfect choice to kick off GM's next century. So read on to find out more about the event and the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) that will change the way the world looks at energy and transportation. READ MORE

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IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS
11-21-08

GM recently took the wraps off the Chevy Volt to reveal something special — in form and function — underneath. Beneath Volt's "slippery" skin lies a lithium-ion battery pack nestled within an adaptable GM platform. Click below to see what other remarkable features GM has combined under the hood that make this such a truly cutting-edge vehicle. READ MORE

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A DASHING DASH
11-21-08

The story of the Chevy Volt goes beyond its progressive E-REV powertrain. What may surprise — and delight — those looking for a new vehicle in 2010 is that the same attention to detail, design and technology will also be evident when sitting in the driver seat. READ MORE

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HEARING IS BELIEVING
11-21-08

Here's your chance to get as close as you can to getting behind the wheel and taking the Volt's powertrain for a spin. Just click through to get a first hand description of what it's like to actually drive a vehicle whose energy source is nearly silent and entirely emission-free when solely under battery power. READ MORE

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YOU'VE SEEN THE PHOTOS, BUT HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST ON VOLT'S BATTERIES?
09-16-08

GM's Director of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems opens up about Chevy Volt's batteries. Go in-depth and find out about the power behind this extended-range electric vehicle. READ MORE

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AREN'T YOU THE GUYS WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?
03-18-08

The EV1 quickly became the worldwide benchmark for electric vehicles, but its timing wasn't quite right. The good news is that both the technology and the GM team who developed the EV1 live on. Chevy's next generation of low - and zero-emission vehicles - Tahoe and Malibu Hybrids, Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicles, and our range-extended electric E-Flex system (found on the concept Volt) - all feature technologies and innovations from the EV1. READ MORE

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WHAT ABOUT THE VOLT? SHOULDN'T IT BE OUT SOON, NOT IN A FEW YEARS?
03-18-08

Although we haven't said exactly when the Chevy Volt will come to market, we've set our internal targets to complete the vehicle by the end of 2010. The specific date depends on the results of rigorous battery testing that's going on right now. READ MORE

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