FFV/Electric Volt to Offer Smart Charging
This summer, General Motors (GM) will begin testing prototypes of their electric flexible fuel Chevrolet Volt. The company is in discussions on its outreach efforts for the 2011 vehicle on how it will be attractive to buyers.
One of the attractions of the vehicle will allow the consumer to charge the Volt any time through their OnStar communication system.
“We will have a customer-selectable car-charging feature at a minimum,” Vehicle line director of the Volt, Tony Posawatz said. “We don’t have to put in smart meters to get those kinds of features and accommodations.”
Posawatz also noted that the Volt will have an internal combustion engine that can run both gasoline and E85. The engine acts as a generator for the battery for rides beyond 40 miles.
GM executives have said they expect to lose money on the first generation of Volts.
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[...] deliver 100 Volts to 10 utilities across the U.S. This “demonstration” program includes 500 charging stations that will be installed for residential, business and public [...]
New York Auto Show Previews “Green Cars”
[...] to deliver 100 Volts to 10 utilities across the U.S. This “demonstration” program includes 500 charging stations that will be installed for residential, business and public [...]
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