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2016 Volt to Get 53 Miles of Electric Range
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All told, the 2016 Volt should achieve a fuel-economy rating of 106 MPGe, that’s miles per gallon equivalent
Chevrolet Volt Demand Rises in California as Supply Falls
Consumers snubbed the Chevrolet Volt when it was more readily available, prompting the automaker to pare back production, but Californians are chancing their mind about the Chevy just as those decisions take hold of supply.
Chevrolet Volt Owners Save 2.1 Million Gallons of Gas
Chevrolet Volt owners who bought their cars to save the world can finally rejoice: they’ve saved a collective 2.1 million gallons of gas and counting according to the company.
Chevy Dealers Rejecting Volt Allocations
After a half a decade of build-up, sales of the Chevrolet Volt are not going as planned. With a targeted goal of moving 10,000 units in its first full year on sale GM moved 7,671, leading to speculation that the American auto giant won’t be able to meet its lofty forecast for 60,000 sales in…
GM Working On A Low-Cost Fix For Volt Battery
The Chevrolet Volt was a big part of the restructuring deal General Motors had with the Obama Administration, when it applied for bail-out money. Now that the vehicle is here, it is not without its problems. Sales of this plug-in hybrid have not been great, and these days, everyone is talking about the recent crash-related…
Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid Coming In 2012
Not so long ago, Volvo had announced that it was working on a plug-in hybrid version of their V60 wagon. Now according to Volvo, the V60 may be out by as early as next year. Volvo said it is working on two variants, a gas-electric plug-in hybrid for North America, and a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid…
Dodge Circuit EV Prototype
After unveiling the EV Concept at the Paris Auto Show, Dodge made a concerted effort to keep the publicity ball rolling by showcasing the Tangerine colored Circuit EV Prototype at the Detroit Auto Show. Running on a pure electric engine, the Circuit will hit 60 mph in less than five seconds and accelerate through the…
