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Old 12-17-2007, 06:16 AM
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Default Re: Scope out the Volt??
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Originally Posted by Need2Change View Post
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By the way, GM claims the Volt is not a hybrid since only the electric motor propels the car.
This is true. The official classification within GM is Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). It is essentially an electric vehicle with something on board that can recharge the battery for extended range trips. Something the EV-1 sorely lacked. The something could be a gasoline based engine (1st vehicle to launch), a FlexFuel engine, a diesel engine (EU focused), or a hydrogen fuel cell. The something will not in any instance provide direct propulsion.

Some (Toyota / Honda in particular) prefer to refer to it as a series hybrid. It does fit within that definition as well. To-may'-to, to-mah'-to.

Peace,

Martin

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I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues

I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues

I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues
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