2011 Chevrolet Volt Preview: 65 Percent Drive, Volt SS, and Release Date

There are few vehicles that have been as enthusiastically anticipated as the 2011 Chevy Volt. With the media buzzing with excitement over GM’s latest green creation, many are wondering if the Volt will indeed live up to the hype. Just over a year remains until the Volt’s proposed release date and there is still speculation regarding the car’s actual performance versus the manufacturer’s claims.  Moreover, Chevy might even release a high-performance version, aptly dubbed Chevy Volt SS.

Hopefully much of that speculation can soon be put to rest as a fleet
of eight pre-production Volt models took to the road last week for a
series of real world tests. Called “the 65-percent drive,” it is the
first of many long-term tests that will take place over the next year. 
As you’ve probably guessed, the name of the test means that the Volt is
at least 65 percent complete. These tests are performed much like a
ship’s shakedown cruise, and will be repeated when the vehicle is 70,
80, 90 and even 100 percent complete.

The main goal this time out is to test the prototype’s Charge
Sustaining Mode so they can have a better idea of the production car’s
real-world range and mileage. Things seem to be going smoothly for the
team of engineers and it looks like the Volt is on track for its
November 2010 release.

The volt is getting there (65% complete, according to Chevy public relations = )). Now that more information is available, how is your opinion of the Volt developing? Everything positive? Excited to try and possibly purchase a useful and less cumbersome electric vehicle? Any doubts or criticisms? Give us your opinion and read what others have to say, here!

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