
The Chevrolet Volt has been doing rounds of auto shows in concept form, and is set for release in 2010. As brash as the deadline is, the Volt will be a remarkable car, designed to run purely on electricity from on-board lithium-ion batteries for up to 40 miles, enough for a commute to work, while charging the batteries overnight every day. Also, with the use of a small gasoline engine driving a generator to resupply the batteries, the Volt’s range is potentially increased to 362 miles on the highway. GM has been promoting this car a lot, and it has become a byword for the future of cars. As America suffers from high oil prices and General Motors is under the threat of bankruptcy, the Volt is seen as a savior for both. It has finally been fully exposed on the sets of the upcoming Transformers 2 movie. (more…)