GM has finally announced their biggest plan for change. The highly anticipated Chevy Volt, will be released for sale in 2010. This new idea for a hybrid electric vehicle utilizes a lithium ion battery pack allowing the car to go up to 40 miles an hour without having to use a single drop of gasoline. This idea is so unique and radical because instead of relying on a regenerative braking system to store kinetic energy as in modern hybrids, the battery can be charged by plugging into an actual outlet. There will be a port near the drivers side mirror to plug it in temporarily as well. The original prototype of the Chevy Volt was significantly sportier than the actual model that will be manufactured. This had a lot of people,including myself initially disappointed. Lets face it, we all want to look cool while we're driving. Yet in order to stay within budget and make the model more affordable to the public, Chevy had to modify the body style. The new body style is no slouch itself. It looks like a nice sporty sedan. It may no longer resemble a ferrari but it is still aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Besides, a little sportiness is worth sacrificing if it means the volt will be able to have a serious impact in the industry. What good is a groundbreaking hybrid electric plug-in if only an elite few can own it? The prius has been so successful not because of its look but because of it purpose. The Chevy Volt will build on what the prius has started, and will still look much better doing it!

Last update : 09-27-2008 17:34

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