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STHE 2008 CHEVY VOLTCHEVY’S ALTERNATIVE TO HIGH FUEL BILLSSeventy-eight percent of all commuters drive 40 miles or less to and from work. If we could change the technology behind these daily drives, imagine how much gaso-line and money we could save while helping reduce emissions. It might be possible with a vehicle capable of running on electricity, E85, biodiesel and gasoline fuels.

Introducing a new kind of electric vehicle-Concept Chevy Volt. It’s unlike any previous EV (electric vehicle), thanks to its innova-tive rechargeable electric drive system and range-extending power source. It can be configured to run on electricity, gasoline, E85 or biodiesel. So you have at least a

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all made possible by GM’s innovative E-Flex Propulsion System.

Off-the-line torque is instantaneous, giving you responsive acceleration. Plus, this four- to five-passenger sport sedan still maintains the passenger and cargo capacities of a production car. You'll also enjoy the benefits of features you've grown to expect — driver and front passenger air bags and the Stabili-Trak Stability Control System, for instance — as well as new convenience features allowing you to charge certain small elec-tronic devices without plugging them in. Concept Chevy Volt is just another way Chevy is working to bring you drivable and

Concept Volt utilizes the GM-patented E-Flex Propulsion System to bring you an electric drive vehicle that can run on various sources of energy. It consists of: · Electric drive system · Range extender: 53 kW direct engine-mounted generator and 3-cylinder 1.0L Turbo charged, intercooled internal combustion engine · Dual (left- and right-side) charge ports · Onboard battery pack ∙ 12-gallon fuel saddle tank

practical vehicles that help decrease our dependence on petroleum and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This major advancement in technology will make it possible for those short, up to 40-mile or less commutes to be gasoline-free.

Concept Volt uses an E-Flex Pro-pulsion System to run gasoline free. A 16 kW hour lithium ion battery connects to a 53 kW direct engine mounted generator. This powers the electric Traction System which in turn drives all four wheels.

There are two charge ports: one on eachside between the front door and front wheel. To recharge, simply plug Volt into a 110-volt, 15-amp outlet — the same kind you have in your home. It takes about six to six-and-a-half hours to fully recharge.

Illustration shows current layout of 1-liter,

3-cylinder engine that drives onboard generator to power

the Chevy Volt electric plug-in hybrid. The

design can be improved by someday adapting surge

power technology under development for Formula One racing to the Chevy Volt .

THE E-FLEX DRIVE SYSTEM