The window line drops slightly toward the front, letting more light in and reducing the “sitting in a bucket” feel for front-seat occupants. [181] A third package, scheduled for 2013, is under development with an E85 flex-fuel engine. It's a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder from GM's latest global family of 3- and 4-cylinder engines. (Read more about how we rate cars.). This includes dealers' demo vehicles in North America and Amperas in dealerships in Europe, crash test vehicles and other unavailable Volts owned by GM. While old car’s gimmicky touch switches were deeply frustrating—even dedicated owners said so—that’s all gone now. Chevy doesn’t call it a seat, but the rear now has a fifth "seating position." Drives beautifully. Very sharp inside and out. 149.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Plug-In Electric/Gas) 141.0-hp, 2.0-liter … The Ampera has a distinctive front and rear fascia, with a large cut-out in the rear bumper. [327][330][331] After the initial Volt fire, the NHTSA examined the Nissan Leaf and other plug-in electric vehicles and said its testing "has not raised safety concerns about vehicles other than the Chevy Volt. EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined 119. . [345], On 20 January 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed the Volt's safety defect investigation related to post-crash fire risk. 'Officially' Introduces 2011 Chevrolet Volt Amid Controversy", "Chevrolet Volt Hits Road, Ahead of Schedule", "Is the Chevrolet Volt a True Electric Car? The Volt comes with a standard rearview camera and 10 airbags. 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The NHTSA said "the preliminary results of the crash test indicate the remedy proposed by General Motors today should address the issue of battery intrusion" though its investigation remained open. Apr 29, 2017. Its occasional-use status is reinforced by the lack of a headrest, though that rider does get a shoulder harness. This is the European version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV. "[70][82], For the 2011/2012 model years, the battery pack stores 16 kWh of energy but it is controlled or buffered via the energy management system to use only 10.3 kWh of this capacity to maximize the life of the pack. The agency also announced it has developed interim guidance to increase awareness and identify appropriate safety measures regarding electric vehicles for the emergency response community, law enforcement officers, tow truck operators, storage facilities and consumers. Although the optional safety packages clock in at less than $1,000 combined, it's still only available on top-level models that nearly reach $40,000 before incentives. GM's engineers have improved the blending of friction and regenerative braking to the point where no transition is perceptible. As a result, the fuel filler must be depressurized before opening the tank. . Now … 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Award in the electric car category, granted by Kelley Blue Book for the lowest projected costs during the initial five-year ownership period in its category. KBB's estimate assumed a gasoline price around US$4 per gallon in 2014. "[312] [316][317], General Motors CEO Edward Whitacre Jr. rejected as "ridiculous" criticism that the Volt's price is too expensive. [107][108] Availability in the American market was limited to California and the other 10 states that follow California's zero emission vehicle regulations. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt 5-Door HB LT. See body style, engine info and more specs. [135][246] In November 2011 the first Holden Volt arrived in Australia for a series of evaluation tests. ", "Banished from the H.O.V. Now it only has 13.1 kWh. [122] Also, in recognition of the multiple operating modes that a plug-in hybrid can be built with (all-electric, blended, and gasoline-only), for the new fuel economy and environment label that will be mandatory in the U.S. beginning in model year 2013, EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two separate fuel economy labels for plug-in hybrids. [94] Motor Trend reports a 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) braking distance of 112 ft (34 m) and Edmunds.com of 124 ft (38 m). [333][335] GM's CEO also said that it may be necessary to redesign or make changes to the battery pack depending on the recommendations from federal officials. Sales continued, and dealers modified the Volts they had in stock. [326], In June 2011 a Volt that had been subjected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to a 20 mph (32 km/h) side pole impact crash test followed by a post-impact rollover, caught fire three weeks later in the test center parking lot, burning nearby vehicles. I still have over 14kW of usable capacity. The battery technology developed for the Volt had already been incorporated into the Bolt. [143] By early 2012 GM abandoned its sales target to deliver 45,000 Volts in the U.S and instead announced that production in 2012 would depend on demand. [138] In November 2010, General Motors began investing US$138.3 million at its engine operations plant in Flint, Michigan, to support increased production of the Ecotec 1.4 L engine that is used in the Chevrolet Cruze, the upcoming 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, and the variant used in the Chevrolet Volt. [144][145] By March 2012 the Volt plant has a global production capacity of 60,000 vehicles per year. Chevy also eliminated the second vertical glass panel in the tailgate, so the rearview mirror vision doesn’t show the road as close to the back of the car as it used to. In our view, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt offers the best of both worlds: almost all-electric transportation but without the worry of battery depletion. Found inside – Page 38-DodgeD100 D200 7.4 44.0 38.0 131.0 72.8 78.8 2017 63.0 63.0 66.0 49.6 96.0 A 1 RANGER : Truck or car ? You've got ... For him , “ a big six - cylinder is plenty adequate , and it provides good economy . ... B7 Platform Length 41.0 40.0 ... [80][232] The Chevrolet Volt also has a uniform price that starts at €41,950 (US$55,660 in May 2012) including VAT. [315], After the Volt's sales price was announced in July 2010, there was concern expressed of the launch price of the Volt and its affordability and resulting popularity, especially when the federal subsidies of US$2.4 billion were taken into account in the development of the car. The onboard charger has a power rate of 3.6 kilowatts, up from 3.3 kw, but Chevy chose not to use a 6.6-to-7.2-kilowatt charger. All Rights Reserved. [8] Retail deliveries began in the United States and Canada in October 2015 as a 2016 model year, with 1,324 units delivered in the U.S. that month. Found inside – Page 153The fuel gauge could also be a faulty constant voltage regulator, but it's usually the sending unit in the fuel tank. A good way to eliminate the possibility of a bad gauge or regulator is to ground the wire at the fuel tank. 2017 Chevrolet Volt Specs & Performance Sedan 4D LT I4 Electric Specifications and Pricing . Single-motor electric – The primary motor runs solely on battery power, maximum propulsion power is 111 kW. [207] Opel developed the battery control modules for the Ampera at the Opel Alternative Propulsion Center Europe in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. [208] The production version of the Ampera was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The safety enhancements consist of strengthening an existing portion of the Volt's vehicle safety structure to further protect the battery pack in a severe side collision; add a sensor in the reservoir of the battery coolant system to monitor coolant levels; and add a tamper-resistant bracket to the top of the battery coolant reservoir to help prevent potential coolant overfill. The project objective is to learn the charging patterns of plug-in electric car owners, and to study how a residential fleet of electric vehicles might strain the electric grid if all owners try to charge them at the same, which is what the preliminary monitoring found when the plug-in cars return home in the evening. The magazine noted that the Volt had been on sale for just a few months at the time of the survey, and also clarified that the survey took place before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation regarding the Volt's battery fire risk. Also, the engine management system monitors the time since the engine last ran, and prompts the driver to run past the 40-mile (64 km) all-electric range before recharging to consume some gasoline. "[239], However, according to General Motors, in a move illegal under WTO rules the Chinese government refused the allow Chevrolet Volt owners access to up to US$19,300 in government subsidies available for plug-in vehicles unless GM had agreed to transfer intellectual property to a joint venture with a Chinese automaker for at least one of the Volt's three core technologies: electric motors, complex electronic controls, and power storage devices, whether batteries or a fuel cell. I love all the safety features like blind spot Warning, rear cross traffic... We picked up our new Volt a week ago and it is beautiful. Especially in the same color, they’ll look similar on the showroom floor—perhaps too similar—except the Cruze will start below $20,000 and the Volt starts above $33,000. [126][171] As of October 2018[update], General Motors combined sales of plug-in electric vehicles in the U.S. totaled almost 197,000 units and are expected to pass 200,000 early in 2019. It uses 50 percent less energy. Owners of a 2012 Volt with the low emissions package are eligible to apply for one of 40,000 available HOV lane stickers issued to vehicles that qualify as a California AT-PZEV. Found inside – Page 58Curb weight 2017 lbs . Rear track 50.4 in . Test weight 2460 lbs . Overall height 47.2 in . Crankcase .4 qts . Overall width 61.8 in . Cooling system 7.4 qts . Overall length 161.0 in . Gas Tank 10 U.S. gallons REFERENCE FACTORS Bhp per ... Secondary electric motor/generator, works primarily as generator capable of producing 55 kW or when necessary acts as a motor assisting the primary electric motor. Found inside – Page 8With ignition key Ignition and certainly has an individual flavour , with es Cubic capacity 1770cc . ... illuminated control button Transmission Kunder front suspension ) 64 " Fuel tank capacity 12 galls . lockable petrol filler cap ... [2][70], Prior to the 2016 model year, the Volt required premium gasoline of (R+M)/2 octane rating[71] of 91 or higher because the higher octane permitted the 10.5:1 compression ratio engine to use more ignition timing advance to maximize fuel efficiency by 5 to 10% compared to regular gasoline. [343][344], All 12,400 Chevrolet Volts produced until December 2011, including all Amperas in stock at European dealerships, were scheduled to receive the safety enhancements. Found inside – Page 179O QEVERETTO оооо оо TOPSIDL SLOT TANN 2 TOPSIDE GALLaste faminte TOPSIDI BELAIT TANK 5 TOPSIDE LOST TANK TOPSIDE B ... 02 348 131 6 1445o isa in 151 14 2017 18 R 46 45 26 28 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 W.T. W.7 W.T. TTO TOITO PITTO CORO Fig . Additionally, if gasoline prices continue to rise or if the tax credits expire, the demand for used Chevrolet Volts could quickly increase, raising their market value. [114], In April 2013, CEO Daniel Akerson announced that GM expects the second generation Volt to be priced on the order of US$7,000 to US$10,000 lower than the 2013 model year with the same features. The final Volt that rolled off the assembly line went the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan. [81][209] A key operational difference was that the Ampera has four drive modes, one more than the 2011/12 model year Volt. Points out how vulnerable America's energy system is to sabotage, technical failures, and natural disasters, and discusses the advantages of decentralization [150][151][345] General Motors also decided to replace the 120-volt charging cords in most of the nearly 10,000 Volts sold since late 2010. [117], In July 2014, Opel announced that due to the slowdown in sales, they would discontinue the Ampera after the launch of the second generation Volt—and that between 2014 and 2018, Opel planned to introduce a successor electric vehicle in Europe. Visit Cars.com and get the latest information, as well as detailed specs and features. [193] KBB explains that the residual value for the Volt is lower than the market 35.5% average due to the US$7,500 federal tax credit, which lowers the transaction price and pushes down the residual value. Its low cowl and door sculpting dispenses with the slab-sided look of earlier Volts. could very well go months without having to fill up the gas tank … Found insideCost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles estimates the cost, potential efficiency improvements, and barriers to commercial deployment of technologies that might be employed from 2020 to 2030. Additionally, the gasoline engine contributes propulsion power via the planetary gear. I read an article that says the Gen 2 Diesel may need a DEF fill-up every 4,000 or 5,000 miles. To call it a seat would be a stretch; it's little more than a cushioned pad over the battery pack, with the wide battery tunnel requiring the occupant's legs to splay into the foot wells on either side. GM explained that the investments will pay off once the innovative technologies of the Volt are applied across multiple current and future products. The official second generation Volt's rating for combined city/highway fuel economy in all-electric mode is 106 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe; 2.2 Le/100 km), up from 98 MPGe (2.4 Le/100 km) for the 2015 first generation model. [118] Ampera sales totaled 939 units in 2014, and only 215 units during the first nine months of 2015. In the other case, the battery pack that was crashed-tested one week earlier and that had been monitored since the test caught fire. [99] However, a leading Opel engineer prefers saying 169 Wh/km (16.9 kWh/100 km) while battery-powered, and then 20 km/L (5 L/100 km) petrol-powered. The 2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE SOFT COVER sets forth requirements that address the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances, based on the most current information and technology available. [87], The Volt uses a plug specification published in 2009, SAE J1772-2009, that is considered[by whom?] With the vehicle in the 180 degrees position (upside down), the coolant came in contact with the printed circuit board electronics at the top of the battery pack and later crystallized. [324] The article concluded that the Volt is "over-engineered and over-priced" and that its technological complexity has put off many prospective buyers, due to fears the car may be unreliable. front auxiliary, 12-volt Air … Even the display graphics, a model for the segment back in 2011, have been streamlined, refreshed, and made more elegant. [194], Consumer Reports' analysis show that many Chevrolets lose about half of their purchase price after three years of ownership, and if the Volt depreciates the same, US$17,000 seems a reasonable estimate. [87][90] GM estimates that Volt batteries will degrade by 10 to 30% after 8 years or 100,000 miles. [6][83], Despite containing near identical energy (+/- 0.5 kWh), the Volt's battery pack is over 70% lighter than the EV1's original 1,310 lb (590 kg), 16.5 kWh AC Delco lead-acid battery pack, mainly because the Volt uses higher specific energy Li-ion batteries. 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Its reasoning is that the higher rate isn't needed, because most Volt owners recharge overnight. [257], Combined global Volt/Ampera sales passed the 100,000 unit milestone in October 2015. 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[11][112] The combined gasoline-electricity fuel economy rating of the 2016 model year Volt is 77 mpg‑US (3.1 L/100 km; 92 mpg‑imp) equivalent, 82 MPGe (2.9 Le/100 km) in city driving and 72 MPGe (3.3 Le/100 km) in highway. [137] For initial production the gasoline engine is being imported from the Opel engine plant in Aspern, Austria. The base Volt LT has a six-speaker audio system with an auxiliary jack; leather-wrapped steering wheel; LED headlights; 17-inch, 5-spoke wheels; and an 8.0-inch touchscreen. [107] Manufacturing of the 2017 MY Volt began in February 2016, and the first units arrived at dealerships at the end of February 2016. The vehicle also has a regenerative braking system. . The front seats are still the best places to be and our comfort rating of 6 reflects that. This incentive is in addition to the federal government's US$7,500 tax credit. The Flint plant was expected to start production of 400 engines a day in early 2011, ramp up daily production to 800 engines in late 2011, and to increase its capacity to 1,200 a day by late 2012. [9], The Opel Ampera official all-electric range under the EU-approved UN ECE R101 standard for plug-in hybrids is 83 km (52 mi). Engine, 1.8L hybrid DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (estimated: 124 engine hp [91 kW] … For the 2012 model year, EPA revised the Volt's fuel economy ratings, increasing the combined city/highway rating in all-electric mode from 93 MPG-e to 94 MPG-e, and the highway rating was increased from 90 MPG-e to 93 MPG-e.[98] As a result of its improved battery pack, the 2013 model year EPA rating climbed to a combined city/highway fuel economy of 98 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.4 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; 118 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent). (Read more about how we rate cars.). Chevy has now fitted a high-resolution rearview camera as standard equipment, which helps mitigate the dismal over-the-shoulder rear-quarter view. 40 gallon capacity Baffled to reduce sloshing. [166][167] Volt production ended on 19 February 2019. [238], The Volt went on sale in China by late 2011 with pricing starting at CN¥498,000 (around US$78,300 as of August 2012[update]) and sales are limited to eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. Its sharply incised side accent lines underscore the angularity, dispensing entirely with the previous generation's slab-sided look. [65][66] Deliveries of the Vauxhall Ampera in the UK continued as scheduled for May 2012. [126][171], The suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in the U.S. started at US$40,280. The NHTSA also said that "based on the available data, NHTSA does not believe that Chevy Volts or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline-powered vehicles." Haven't used any gas yet. [100], According to Consumer Reports in December 2011, the Chevrolet Volt fuel cost in electric mode was 3.8¢/mile. There's a two-panel Chevrolet "grille" design, but it's made up of two distinctive flat-silver blanking plates with a sort of circuit-diagram pattern. [321] Even though the carmaker cannot dictate vehicle pricing to its dealers, GM said that it had requested its dealers to keep prices in line with the company's suggested retail price. Demonstration vehicles allocated to dealerships are not included in retail sales reports while they are used for test drives. Up front, the lights and fenders sweep back from the pointed nose. When my 2017 Volt was new it would have 14 or 14.1 kWh of usable battery capacity. Found inside – Page 39H & PENNSYLVANIA MARYLAND MARYLAND 6 PENNSYLVANIA 61 SI Motor and Trailer Car Driven by 120 h.p. Gasoline Motor Motor ... Fuel is carried in two supply tanks with a attached to the truck crossframe . total capacity of 52 gallons and is ... The Volt's EPA-rated electric range of 53 miles is second among plug-in hybrids only to that of the BMW i3 REx, but the Volt is more convenient for long trips because the range-extended BMW's tiny gas tank requires fuel stops roughly once an hour. [343][344] The additional side safety structural pieces have a total weight of 2 to 3 lb (0.91 to 1.36 kg), and their function is to spread the load of a severe side impact away from the battery pack, reducing the possibility of intrusion into the pack. City mode or "battery hold" engages the range-extender immediately, allowing to save the energy currently stored in the battery, and when switched off, the range-extender stops and the Ampera is then able to use the energy saved in the battery for pure electric driving, for example for traveling urban areas or restricted zones, such as the European low emission zones or to allow the Ampera to qualify for an exemption of the London congestion charge[80][81][210] The 2013 model year Volt included the "Hold Drive" button to allow drivers to conserve battery-pack energy for use at a particular time of their choice. The book also discusses the political and socio-economic drivers for change, investigates barriers to their broad implementation, and outlines the state-of-the-art of candidate power sources, advanced vehicle design, and associated ... It handles like a sports car. Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) NA. [303][304], In 2008, General Motors was concerned about how the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would test the Volt to determine its official fuel economy rating. Length (inches) 180.4 . In cold weather, the car electrically heats the battery coolant during charging or operation to provide full power capability. The minimum SOC varies depending on operating conditions. vtech said: When my 2017 Volt was new it would have 14 or 14.1 kWh of usable battery capacity. [139] In May 2011, General Motors decided to invest an additional US$84 million at the Flint plant to further increase 1.4 L engine production capacity. It has a heavy feel for its size, but the weight is situated low in the chassis, so it corners flat and has decent feel from the electric power steering. 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