![]() ![]() For road vehicles, together with other emerging automotive technologies such as autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and shared mobility, EVs form a future mobility vision called Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (CASE) Mobility. EVs include, but are not limited to, road and rail vehicles, surface and underwater vessels, electric aircraft, and electric spacecraft. It can be powered by a collector system, with electricity from extravehicular sources, or it can be powered autonomously by a battery (sometimes charged by solar panels, or by converting fuel to electricity using fuel cells or a generator). Stint child transport and operator standĪn electric vehicle ( EV) is a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion. Electric truck, Class 8, a Tesla Semi in Rocklin, California.Battery electric bus, a VinBus in Vietnam.Electric tram, a Wiener Linien ULF-B in Vienna, Austria.Electric, solar-powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse 2, which circumnavigated the globe.It's improved in every way–a big reason why it's the bestselling plug-in electric vehicle in Canada.Electric vehicles around the world (left to right, from top): Just sit back, relax and count your savings.Ĩ/ Chevrolet Volt has better styling, added technology and more EV range. A great balance of EV savings and efficient gas-mode driving.ħ/10 Front seats are bolstered and comfortable, but rear-seat passengers can feel cramped.ħ/10 Accelerates quickly in a smooth and quiet tone.Ĩ/10 The eight-inch infotainment unit is easy to look at and easy to use.Ĩ/10 That smooth and quiet ride continues. Gallery News, reviews, videos Chevrolet dealers Used vehicles Chevrolet Test drive report 2017 Chevrolet Volt Trim levelīuick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 200, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda Mazda6, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Passat CCĩ/10 A big reason for why you would choose the Volt. It not only possesses exceptional fuel economy, it now comes with the trifecta of good looks, a spirited ride and an abundance of technology. Chevrolet has come a long way in making the Volt a total package worthy of purchase. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has a high starting price tag of $38,390, but with government incentives in place, it can provide healthy savings over the long haul. This helped in achieving a 4.8 L/100 km average before the EV-range was depleted after that, I still managed a reasonable 6.4 L/100 km in full gas mode. It's there for the driver to physically slow down the car without using the brakes. In order to stay in the EV zone longer, Chevrolet has implemented a regeneration paddle on the back left side of the steering wheel. Just be careful of draining its battery on highways-that can quickly creep up. Perhaps it's due to the low battery pack placement that adds weight to the vehicle in all the right places, but I was able to make sound manoeuvres in a responsive and precise manner. Around the city, the Volt surprisingly possesses exceptional handling and cornering abilities. It can accelerate fast due to its ample torque figure without giving off an electric hum. Throughout the week, the Volt was smooth, quiet and calming. All of this internal technology allows the Volt to potentially go for a maximum of 590 km without charging or refuelling. of torque with the use of direct injection and a higher compression ratio. It all works in conjunction with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder gas engine that produces a total output of 149 hp and 294 lb.-ft. The 2017 Volt uses a lithium-ion battery pack with a total capacity of 18.4 kWh to run the two electric motors, upping its EV-range to 85 km. The gimmicks of yesteryear need not apply any more, this is the new era of what a green car should look like without the need for tree leaves blooming or the cabin resembling something made from recycled material. It's the perfect amount of “green” colour needed in the cabin that complements soft-touch materials and a large eight-inch infotainment unit. Inside, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt takes on a more conventional look compared to the previous generation, except for a few bright colour touches on the top of its shift lever and on its control panel where the statistics are displayed. The new Volt's styling is more in line with other Chevrolet sedan products, but it's easily discernible from the rest by its two-panel silver grille design-a look that still to this day reminds me of Jaws, the monstrous, yet uncoordinated henchman from the James Bond movie series. Chevrolet has taken to that by designing a bold and rakish Volt that gets its fair share of attention on the road. Tesla's sleek and aggressive styling of its EVs paved the way for these alternative vehicles to save on gas and still look cool. Looks aren't everything, especially when it comes to plug-ins, but that's still a big part of the purchase decision. Photo: David Miller It's a looker and a pleaser ![]()
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