Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2010
—Pam Fletcher, Global Chief Engineer for Volt and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Powertrains. We’re almost repurposing an internal combustion engine to provide this very unique type of propulsion. In this mode, the ring gear is held (locked) by clutch C1. Click to enlarge. Mode 1: Low-speed EV Propulsion (Engine Off).
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