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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. Mechanical losses such as friction and windage dictate that the efficiency of an electric motor declines somewhat as motor speed increases. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Volt Motor Motors 344
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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. Smooth, unobtrusive, power on demand regardless of whether the vehicle is operating in EV or range extended mode. The major components of the propulsion system are the battery pack, the drive unit, and the engine. Drive unit power flow. Clutches are OWC1, C1 and B1.

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