Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

direct-injected V-6, and is expected to deliver 30 mpg or more on the highway. GM has selected LG Chem—the supplier of the cells for the Volt—also to supply the Li-ion cells for the new Buick PHEV, Stephens said. The conventional version of the Buick crossover will be powered by an Ecotec 2.4L V-6 flex-fuel engine. engine side.

Buick 210

Buick Li-ion Plug-in GM 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. Opel Ampera.

Chevrolet 150

Chevrolet GM Europe Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Nevertheless, said Frank Weber, Global Vehicle Line Executive and Chief Engineer for the Volt: The 230 city mpg number is a great indication of the capabilities of the Volt’s electric propulsion system and its ability to displace gasoline. Actual testing with production vehicles will occur next year closer to vehicle launch.

Volt 230

Volt MPG EPA GM 230