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Chevrolet Volt Concept

Referring to the recent environmental flick, GM’s most recognizable executive implied that the Chevrolet Volt concept car, which runs primarily on electricity with flex-fuel engine assist only after the 40-mile range has been exceeded, might be an inconvenient truth for those who demonize companies like his. In a best case scenario, commuters could travel to and from work without ever needing the engine’s assistance, meaning they wouldn’t need to buy, or burn, any fossil fuel. Under the Volt’s hood is a three-cylinder turbocharged engine used to provide power when the massive 400-lb. lithium-ion battery peters out.

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