Chevrolet Volt May Get New Battery Conservation Mode For 2013

The Chevrolet Volt is expected to receive a few updates for the 2013 model year, including a function that aims to optimize the extended-range electric vehicle for maximum battery efficiency. According to the Chevrolet 2013 ordering guide, the 2013 Volt will receive an EV Hold Mode. GM Inside News, a GM enthusiast forum with no official ties to the automaker, says the mode “will allow Volt drivers to force the car to go into extended range mode (meaning the gas ... continue reading»

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Chevrolet Volt to Receive Safety Enhancements

General Motors announced Thursday that it will perform structural enhancements to the Chevrolet Volt to reduce the likelihood of the battery catching fire following a severe crash. According to a press release issued by GM, the chief aim of these enhancements is to ensure driver and passenger safety by further reducing the vulnerability of the battery pack in the event of a severe collision. The enhancements will be performed both to new models at the factory and as a modification ... continue reading»

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Test Drive: 2012 Chevrolet Volt

When the Chevrolet Volt first came out, I remember all the exciting hype surrounding it. A plug-in electric car with a gas engine to extend its range is a good idea in theory. And while I really wanted to like the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, I was disappointed. The Volt’s technology is impressive, and if green driving is important to you, this is a good car for you to consider. After a full overnight battery charge, I drove the Chevy ... continue reading»

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