Second-Hand: 2011-'14 Chevrolet Volt - lithium ion battery pack
The chief executive of Detroit's three automakers, who knew little or didn't understand what a bad optical system was, flew to Washington on a private plane in 2008 to request billions of dollars in bailout money.
After being publicly criticized for their presumptions, they chose to drive to Washington. C.
The second round of negotiations.
Gm ceo Rick Wagner seized the media opportunity to take the Malibu hybrid and then, over the past few kilometers, GM turned to the Chevrolet Volt test mule, to show that GM's turnaround plan depends on advanced energy
Saving technology.
It succeeded: GM received government financing and endured the restructuring of Chapter 11, and Volt entered the exhibition hall two years later.
Wagner is not very good.
The Obama administration has accused GM of paying more attention to undersold trucks and SUVs during the Great Recession, asking him to make like electronics and leave GM's tracks.
Configuration of very little electricity-
At that time, GM began to build an "extension" in North America-
Range "electric vehicles, which can travel at any distance between battery charging, free the driver from terrible range anxiety.
Lithium battery for voltage
Ion battery pack that can power the car 149-hp(111-
Electric motor about 60 kilometers.
Once the juice runs out, the car becomes 1. 4-L four-
The cylinder gasoline engine starts charging without interruption.
All the hardware is crammed into the same compact front
Chevrolet Cruze's drive platform.
Not only is the voltage of 1,700 kg very heavy, t-
The molded battery pack cuts into the cabin space and renders the Volt as 4-
Instead of the usual five seats.
"The two children are good, but the two adults in the back seat don't want to go far," one owner pointed out online . ".
Although it is a hatchback, there is not much equipment in the cargo area at the back.
Former Toyota Prius owners are not used to such a tight quarter.
The voltage is not peeling the model.
Well equipped, with lots of comfortable and convenient appointments-
Like remote ignition and navigation.
But there's some compelling power left.
Remove options from the list such as power-
Adjustable seat and skylight.
The supervised propulsion system is a colorful instrument display that is informative and interesting to guide drivers to optimize their energy conservation.
Unfortunately, there is a list of confusing buttons and controls on hand.
"It takes time to learn heating, cooling systems and entertainment controls.
It's not suitable for people who like simplicity, "a pilot posted.
Preheating the interior of the car is a big energy consumption.
Some owners are unhappy with the slow warm-up of cold weather
Therefore, the voltage is programmed to quickly heat the seat as compensation.
Safety features include anti-lock brakes, stability controls, front and knee airbags, and full
Length of airbag.
For 2012, navigation and High Volt
To help reduce the entry price for cars, the efficient Bose audio system was moved to the list of options.
New options such as front collision and lane = departure warning system and rear
Seat center armrest, 2013 to join the list.
Driving and owning its motor produces a generous 273-pound volt. -ft.
In terms of torque, the voltage feels quite lively when it leaves the green light.
Within 9 hours, 0 to 97 km/h.
1 second, one second faster than Prius.
Highway cruising in electric mode is as quiet as Bentley, and small gas engines are barely harsh or intrusive when it works.
The electric power steering is light but direct, and the suspension does a great job of isolating bumps and keeping the car tight.
Since the battery pack is located at the low end of the chassis, Volt feels very sporty;
It can generate 0.
83g grip, which is hard and low in userolling-
Tire resistance.
If you only buy gasoline once a year, how do you quantify the fuel consumption of Volt?
"I 've been buying this car for almost 13 months, and I 've only put gas in 12 months, just because it says it smells.
I used 27 liters a year, more than 15,000 kilometers . "
120 per night-
The Volt home Current provides most of the energy at a cost of about $1.
Recharge 50 yuan.
It is reported that for those who drive more than 60 km vehicles a day, the average gasoline engine is 6.
Use 7 liters/100 km (42 miles) of advanced grade ).
Of course, mileage will vary, especially in cold weather.
Reliability is exemplary.
Listen to the owner, this is probably the highest quality model of GM.
Despite this, there are some initial problems with the manufactured products. in-Detroit Volt.
High voltage charging system warning may point to low level of battery coolant or poor battery temperature sensor.
Volt's battery pack needs its own coolant to maintain the efficiency of 288 batteries in the optimal temperature range.
Another circuit cools the motor, so the old-
Old-fashioned plumbing problems are not uncommon.
The most common repairs include the replacement of the charging socket port, which becomes uncooperative after a period of time.
Other diseases are more traditional mechanical hiccups, including leaking and worn CV shafts, wrong electric steering (the scourge of GM), grumpy entertainment systems and weak rear hatchtruts.
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'14 Chevrolet VoltWHAT's best: no mileage anxiety, balanced platform, what's wrong with the quiet church: slow heating, complex control, not spacious rampant overbearing Prius typical price: 2012$22,500; 2014 -