Commentary by the editor: Some fact checking

摘要

With this well-deserved marketing documented it's time to quickly review some of the controversy and questions that still surround the vehicle.rnIs the Volt a Hybrid EV? According to some analysts, the Volt should bernclassified as a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle because it can operate with the batteries driving the wheels or with the internal combustion engine driving the wheels. No so, says GM. "The Chevrolet Volt is not a hybrid. It is a one-of-a-kind, ail-electrically driven vehicle designed and engineered to operate in all climates. Powered by GM's revolutionary Voltec propulsion system, it consists of a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and electric drive unit that provide pure electric range between 25 and 50 miles, depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. A 1.4L gasoline-powered engine extends the range up to an additional 310 miles on a full tank of fuel by operating the vehicle's electric drive system until the car can be plugged in and recharged or refueled.