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2011 Chevrolet Volt
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt: Coming Soon!
The new Chevrolet Volt will change the game for Electric Vehicles and Hybrids on the market today. What sets the Volt apart from the competition?
All-Electric Power
The Volt's wheels only turn using electricity. The gasoline that's added to the tank is actually used to fuel a generator - which supplies electricity to the engine. The electric motor can be recharged overnight (estimates are 6-8 hours in a standard 220 volt household plug), and can travel up to 40 miles in-town without using a drop of gasoline.
The "transmission" can also be down-shifted rather than braking, to reduce wear and tear while simultaneously passing more energy back to the engine.
Extended Range
While the Volt's gas-sipping technology is designed primarily for in-town use for daily commuters, the extended range of this electric vehicle make it a far more practical option for longer road-trips and vacations as well.
With up to 40 miles on the initial electric charge, and up to a whopping 230 mpg from the 8-gallon gas tank, the Volt can travel as many as 1,880 miles between fill-ups (this depends upon other factors such as outside temperature, air-conditioning use and driving speed). Plus, because the electric engine can run on gasoline alone, it is practical to refuel when there is not an outlet available.
Fun to Drive
The Volt is meant to be driven in the default settings, drawing on the electrical engine bit by bit to maximize range, but there is also a "sport" setting on the vehicle that sends a few extra volts to the electric motor for the oomph needed to pass or merge into traffic.
With 150 horsepower and 273 lbs of torque, the Volt will be hands-down the most fun to drive among the electric and hybrid vehicles available.
High-Tech Controls
With color LCD displays, a fully-configurable touch-screen center console (with optional navigation system and standard bluetooth capabilities) as well as a variety of displays on the instrumentation panel, the Volt will put you in command central.
With the new OnStar mobile app, Volt owners can use a smartphone to access their vehicle's current electric range and fuel efficiency.
Plus, managing the Volt charging functions is easy with this application. You can look up the battery's charge level, check on what time your Volt will be fully charged and ready to go, or even change charging priorities remotely with just a couple of taps. You can perform other commands remotely too - like unlocking doors or activating the remote start. The OnStar mobile app will be available when the Volt launches!
Plus, the official Chevrolet Voltage blog states that the Volt will come with more than one year of OnStar service for free!
A Note about Timing...
Of course, Jim Ellis Chevrolet doesn't have 2011 Volts in stock yet! We are just as excited as you are to test drive this great new car from GM.
Unfortunately, the Volt's first year in production will include a limited release, and General Motors is targeting the Northeast, the West Coast, and Texas. We will probably get an in store unit for test drives before long, but we won't be able to sell Volts for some time to come. We will, of course let you know as soon as we can!
Rest assured, that as "Georgia's Chevy Inventory Volume Leader," Jim Ellis Chevrolet is going to do everything possible to have as many Volts as we can. Complete this contact form or give us a call at 877-913-9800 for more information.
