The right mix? 66 percent of Chevy Volt energy is electric

The right mix? 66 percent of Chevy Volt energy is electric Volt is 2/3's electric Does the Volt use the right mix of energy? Thus far Chevy Volt owners have logged 2 million miles with their collective plug-ins, and 1.3 million of those miles have been powered by electricity. So, is the Volt the right mix of electric car with gasoline-powered range extender? As I’ve claimed many times, in theory, the Volt is the most interesting car on the planet. The Volt offers the kind of electric range that enables most owners to do most of their driving without using any gasoline. Ultimately, if every American drove a Volt and used electricity for 2/3’s of their driving, America could easily end foreign oil dependence. Of course, it’s impossible for the Volt to fit every need in the transport sector, but for fun, let’s say it could. Would the Volt be the perfect powertrain? Certainly ...

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