Because the Volt can travel 40 miles (64 km) on batteries alone, GM argued that most drivers with a daily commute of less than that distance would drive only in electric mode, so long as they recharged their vehicle at work or at home overnight. [94] The Volt's battery management system runs more than 500 diagnostics at 10 times per second, allowing it to keep track of the Volt's battery pack in real-time, 85% of which ensure the battery pack is operating safely and 15% monitor battery performance and life. This was the second time in 2012 that GM has halted Volt production. [171] By May 2011 the Volt had been launched also in Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia. [193][194] For 2012, Kelley Blue Book expected the Volt to retain 42% of its original value after 3 years and 27% after 5 years. Since production was halted during the holidays, the enhancements were in place when production resumed in early 2012. 2016 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal (awarded to the. [202] The monthly sales record was set in May 2018 with 731 deliveries. "[19] The MSRP was raised to $24,095 for the 2009 model year. [235][236], In the UK, the Vauxhall Ampera starts at GB£37,250 (US$60,400 in May 2012) before discounting the GB£5,000 Plug-in Car Grant[133][237] The Chevrolet Volt was also available in the UK at GB£33,545 (US$54,400 in May 2012) before the government grant. $78.00. 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. 2.4 L and 2.2 L Sport Package Cobalts have a 140 mph (220 km/h in Canada) speedometer with optional white face gauges. 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. Re-examines Volt as Safety Concerns Rise", "Accusations of Delay in Disclosing Volt Fire", "Auto safety chief denies sitting on Chevy Volt warnings in heated hearing", "Innovative Chevy Volt Wins 2009 Green Car Vision Award", "2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Chevrolet Volt", "Chevrolet Volt Electric Car is 2011 Green Car of the Year", "2011 Automobile of the Year: Chevrolet Volt", "Latest Technology Place but Don't Win in this Year's Greenest Vehicles List", "Chevy Volt Barely Makes 2011 List of Greenest Vehicles", "Ford cleans up at 2011 Edison Awards, Chevy Volt wins Gold [w/video]", "With an Asterisk, Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey", "Owner satisfaction - Which cars would owners buy again? The MPV5 integrates design elements from the Volt, with a body style very similar to the Chevrolet Orlando and four inches larger than its predecessor, Chevrolet HHR. [21] According to Edmunds.com road tests, the Volt's 0 to 60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time is 9.2 seconds running on electric-only mode, and 9.0 seconds with the gasoline engine assisting propulsion. [317], 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. This is the European version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV. (See timeline). [148] Compact Power, the North American subsidiary of LG Chem, is building a battery plant in Holland, Michigan to manufacture the advanced battery cells for the Volt and other carmakers, with capacity to produce enough cells for 50,000 to 200,000 battery packs per year. "[314] [140] 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. Additionally, NHTSA advised to be aware that fires may occur a considerable amount of time after a crash. [20] The $295 option replaced the boost gauge in the A‑pillar, and allows the driver to manipulate traction control, stability control, "shift points", and the engagement of Competition Mode, as well as information regarding the car's engine torque and horsepower, g‑force, boost, wideband air fuel ratio, barometric pressure, temperature, and battery voltage. KBB's estimate assumed a gasoline price around US$4 per gallon in 2014. Thereafter, the applicable tax credit reduces gradually until it is completely phased out beginning on 1 January 2020. "[194], General Motors is sponsoring the Pecan Street demonstration project at the Mueller neighborhood in Austin, Texas. [21], The Voltec drivetrain has three power converting elements:[77], These units are connected via a planetary gear and three electrically-controlled hydraulic clutches to provide power output for propulsion in any of four programmed operating modes:[77], The drivetrain permits the Volt to operate as a pure battery electric vehicle until its battery capacity has been depleted to a defined level, at which time it commences to operate as a series hybrid design where the gasoline engine drives the generator, which keeps the battery at minimum level charge and provides power to the electric motors. The following tables present retail sales of the Volt and Ampera variants through December 2015 for the top-selling national markets by year since deliveries began in December 2010. No external charging station is required. [103], According to Edmunds.com, the price premium paid for the Volt in 2012, after discounting the US$7,500 U.S. federal tax credit, takes a long time for consumers to recover in fuel savings, often longer than the normal ownership time period. . The Stage 3 ECU allows for the use of a 50‑shot of nitrous, 100 octane fuel and an adjustable redline from 6,750 to 8,000 rpm. [196], 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. 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The label also shows the combined city-highway fuel economy in all-electric mode expressed in traditional energy consumption units, rating the Volt at 36 kWh per 100 miles (160 km). For these great classic Jaguar models, we offer a wide range of products that will make the conversion process for you a … ", "GM Must Adapt Or Die: A Lesson For U.S. Automakers", "Pricing: Chevrolet Volt home charger to cost $490 to $2,000", "GM Prices Volt Home Charger, Installation; Names National Installer", "Clean Vehicle Rebate Project General CVRP Questions: Why does the Chevrolet Volt NOT qualify this year? 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. [67][68] Deliveries of the Vauxhall Ampera in the UK continued as scheduled for May 2012. [131] Despite a 24% reduction from 2012 sales, the Volt continued as the top selling PEV in the Canadian market in 2013, and again in 2014. 'Officially' Introduces 2011 Chevrolet Volt Amid Controversy", "Chevrolet Volt Hits Road, Ahead of Schedule", "Is the Chevrolet Volt a True Electric Car? Pricing starts at 638,000 pesos (~US$36,880), and it is available in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Puebla. [123], General Motors do Brasil announced that it would import from five to ten Volts to Brazil during the first semester of 2011 as part of a demonstration and also to lobby the federal government to enact financial incentives for green cars. [150], The 2011 Chevrolet Volt was officially launched on 30 November 2010, at a ceremony at the Hamtramck plant, where the first production unit for retail sale came off the assembly line. The controversy centered on whether, by including a gasoline engine, the Volt should be classified as a hybrid rather than an electric car as claimed by General Motors. Hope you don’t mind my question.. Have a 64 Impala SS w/HO 350 & 3.36 rears w/15″ wheels, found a Saginaw 4 speed for it but has a 3.50 1st gear, 2.46 22nd.. Is this combination going to work? That price excluded destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, optional equipment—and savings due to factory incentives, tax deductions, or other subsidies for qualifying buyers. [153], During December 2011, GM conducted four crash tests of Volts with the reinforced steel and upgraded cooling system, resulting in no intrusion to the battery and no coolant leakage. 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It Depends", "Top 3 Plug-In Hybrid Cars In U.S. [310][311], In August 2009, General Motors released its estimated city fuel economy rating for the Volt of 230 mpg‑US (1.0 L/100 km; 280 mpg‑imp) of gasoline plus 25 kWh/100 mi (560 kJ/km) of electricity using the EPA's proposed method for evaluating plug-in hybrids. One battery pack was rotated 180 degrees within hours after it was impacted and began to smoke and emit sparks after rotation. It was initially available only as a coupe until a sedan option was offered for the 2009 model year but again deleted for 2010 after less than 500 were produced. The design and construction of that aluminum plate was critical to ensuring an even temperature distribution with no hot or cool spots across the flat, rectangular cell. [82][83] The 2013 model year Volt includes a "Hold" option to provide the same choice. [145] According to Opel, by June 2011 around 5,000 customers across Europe had reserved an Ampera, with fleet or business customers representing 60% of reservations,[213] and a total of 7,000 orders were received by March 2012, with Benelux, Germany and the United Kingdom as the top markets in terms of orders. See GM stock performance details and analysis here. He wasn't only talking about the V-8-engined SS. [102], According to Consumer Reports in December 2011, the Chevrolet Volt fuel cost in electric mode was 3.8¢/mile. Due to low sales, only 246 units had been sold in Australia by mid-April 2015, and they discontinued the Holden Volt once they sold the remaining stock. The concept car featured several advanced materials from GE Automotive Plastics that helped GM reduce the vehicle weight by up to 50 percent. [187] Other states where the Volt has solo driving access to HOV lanes are Florida, Georgia, New York and Virginia. [238][239] The first Volts, out of the 10-vehicle demonstration fleet, arrived in China by late December 2011.