The Chevy Volt has received a lot of media attention in the past few days.  Reuters UK published an article on July 7 with the title “GM readies Volt unveiling to shift from crisis” stating that a showroom ready version of the car will be revealed in September.  According to Lyle at GM-Volt.com, “the plan to unveil the production Volt at GM’s Centennial Celebration in September I suspect has been there all along.”  Perhaps it is a case of media hype but regardless of the reason behind the Reuters UK article, I am definitely excited about the Volt edging closer to production. 

For those unfamiliar with the Chevy Volt, I’d like to introduce you to the vehicle.

Three Reasons to Love the Chevy Volt

1. The styling.  I am a car lover and I have always admired the beauty of certain cars.  The Volt presents with exciting styling and will turn heads.  I know the purpose of the Volt isn’t to turn heads (well at least not the main purpose) but if this car passes you on the road, you’re going to turn your head.
2. The E-Flex Propulsion System.  This is not your mom’s eco-friendly car running on gas and electric, the Volt is an electric vehicle being powered by the E-Flex Propulsion System.  The official Chevy Volt website explains that the “E-Flex Propulsion System will be different than any previous electric vehicle because it will use a lithium-ion battery with a variety of range-extending onboard power sources, including gas and, in some vehicles, E85 ethanol(1) to recharge the battery while driving.”  Fantastic engineering!
3. The recharging system.  You can recharge the Volt at your home, business or anywhere else with a standard 110-volt electrical outlet.  Gone are the days of looking for a charging station for the GM EV1.  The EV1 was GM’s first foray into electric vehicles back in the 1990s. 

As the Volt goes from concept to production, there will be many more reasons to fall in love with the vehicle.  As it stands now, I think that the Volt is one of the most unique concepts on the table.  Kudos to GM on your forward-thinking design and approach to green motoring.

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