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^ - this. Volt fires up gas motor to optimum efficiency point to serve as a generator for the electric motor, which is the only motor connected to the drivetrai
by stevehawk 13y ago
^ - this. Volt fires up gas motor to optimum efficiency point to serve as a generator for the electric motor, which is the only motor connected to the drivetrain
- schiffern 13y ago>the electric motor… is the only motor connected to the drivetrain This is a common misconception. The Volt will drive the wheels directly from the gasoline engine when driving at high speed (>70 mph). http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2010/10/the-great-chevy-volt-hybrid-mishap-explained.html http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2010/10/the-great-chevy-v...