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Chevrolet Volt
Recognizing that all-electric vehicles have a serious drawback when it comes to range, General Motors created the Voltec (or E-Flex) system. It consists of an electric motor, a battery for storing energy and a gas engine that serves as a generator. And this is exactly what you find in the Chevrolet Volt. Its electric motor produces the equivalent of 149 hp and its batteries are of the lithium-ion variety. Drivers who keep their distances under 65 km per day will never use the gas engine!
Used Plug-In Hybrids: What Are Your Options?
News
In partnership with Otogo.ca For a large number of consumers who aren’t yet ready to switch to fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids are an excellent alternative. The vast majority of day-to-day commutes can easily be done using only battery… assuming, naturally, that you adopt the habit of plugging in your …October 26, 2021
General Motors is Reducing its Car Lineup. So?
Blog
American giant General Motors recently announced the upcoming closure of its Oshawa assembly plant as well as four more in the United States in two others outside of North America. This despite an investment of more than $1 billion in 2008 to modernize the facility, and where build quality was …December 6, 2018
2017 Chevrolet Volt: Savings Without Compromise
Test Drives
Since 2011, the bestselling plug-in electric vehicle in Canada has been the Chevrolet Volt. That may be surprising to some, as models like the Nissan LEAF or Tesla Model S come to mind when talking plug-ins. The Volt has been on top of the charts every year except for a …August 7, 2017
2016 Chevrolet Volt: Electricity Is More Attractive Than Ever
First Drives
When Chevrolet launched the first Volt, its styling was not only very different from the other cars on the market, but also from the brand’s own product line-up. In 2010, the compact EV shared the showroom floor with the Cobalt, the Aveo and the HHR, all models that didn’t exactly …November 4, 2015
First Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
First Drives
I like to think of myself as my own person, with my own thoughts and opinions. But it's tough to argue with a good idea. Like Brad's about which is the best electric vehicle on the market: The Chevrolet Volt. Whereas other EVs struggle with the daunting issue of range …October 19, 2015
2014 Best Buys: Luxury Compact Cars
Blog
It’s no secret: There are a lot of people out there who would rather drive a smaller car with better equipment than a more bare-bones vehicle from the next category up. Recognizing the potential of this market, manufacturers—and especially luxury car brands—responded accordingly. That’s how the luxury compact segment was …February 28, 2014
2012 Chevrolet Volt – The ideal solution?
First Drives
Seldom has a car garnered so much attention. Since its unveiling at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, this car has been the subject countless reviews, both good and bad. At first, people said "GM will never go into production with a car like this. It’s just a flash in the …August 11, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Volt: An Amercian dream becomes reality
Test Drives
Enough with the whispers and off-the-record remarks from engineers. We finally had the chance to drive a production-model 2011 Chevrolet Volt... well, almost. Let’s say that the version we tried is very close to what will soon be sold to American consumers. And, you guessed it, Canadians will have to …December 9, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Volt: An unexpected success
First Drives
When Chevrolet unveiled the Volt concept car at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, most of the people present were sufficiently incredulous. Everyone knew that this manufacturer was facing serious financial trouble (a situation which degenerated into bankruptcy in 2009), and chances seemed fairly slim that this electrically powered vehicle would …November 11, 2010
Chevrolet Volt: Get a charge out of it!
First Drives
At the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet unveiled the Volt, a new kind of hybrid car. Indeed, after noticing that most people travel no more than 65 km (40 miles) per day, mainly to go to work and back, the brass at Chevrolet conceived an electric car that could be …March 9, 2010
GM Changes Its Mind, Wants to Bring Back Plug-in Hybrids
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
General Motors ended production of the Chevrolet Volt almost five years ago to focus on all-electric vehicles. Now facing slower than expected demand in the EV segment, especially in the U.S., the automaker has decided to give plug-in hybrids another shot. In a fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Mary …January 30, 2024
New Study Sheds Light on EV Range Loss in Winter
Electric
Battery deterioration and range loss in the winter are two primary concerns of potential EV buyers in Canada. Driving and charging habits are just not the same as in the summer. Of course, not all EVs are created equal. Some do a better job than others of withstanding temperature drops. December 21, 2021Used Plug-In Hybrids: What Are Your Options?
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In partnership with Otogo.ca For a large number of consumers who aren’t yet ready to switch to fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids are an excellent alternative. The vast majority of day-to-day commutes can easily be done using only battery… assuming, naturally, that you adopt the habit of plugging in your …October 26, 2021
Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and Four Other GM Cars: Dead
News
GM’s been in the news this week with plans of restructuring its entire company and “preparing it for the future” with the Oshawa plant in Ontario closing its doors, putting some 2300 people out of work. The restructuration plan includes the shutdown of two other assembly plants in North America, …November 26, 2018
Upgraded 2019 Chevrolet Volt to Charge Twice as Fast
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
When it goes on sale this fall, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt will offer a number of improvements, but none more important than a new 7.2-kilowatt on-board charger that reportedly cuts charging times nearly in half. In other words, you’ll get about twice the EV range for each hour of charge. June 29, 2018
Chevrolet Volt: A Tweener
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
Are you familiar with the Chevrolet Volt? Of course you are. So much has been said about it over the last few years. It’s an electric vehicle (EV) that comes with a gasoline engine that kicks in if the battery runs out of juice. The Volt has just been updated …January 13, 2017
AJAC’s Canadian Green Car of the Year Awards Announced in Vancouver
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While the New York Auto Show is grabbing much of the automotive press’ attention this week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada just unveiled the winners of their annual Canadian Green Car of the Year Awards at the Vancouver Auto Show. This year, the Chevrolet Volt grabs the title of …March 23, 2016
2016 World Car of the Year: Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva
Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – On the first of two media days at the Geneva International Motor Show, the World Car Awards announced the three finalists in each of their usual five judging categories. A panel made up of 73 automotive journalists from around the world, including yours truly, have submitted their …March 2, 2016
2016 World Car Of The Year Finalists Announced
News
Every year, the World Car of the Year Awards program recognizes the best new vehicles on the planet automakers have to offer. A panel composed of 73 automotive journalists from around the world – two from Canada, including yours truly – submitted their votes electronically last week. The finalists in …January 28, 2016
Chevrolet details 2017 Bolt EV drivetrain
News
This is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV—kind of. This is actually the Bolt EV, but the picture above is what matters most about Chevrolet's hotly-anticipated all-electric hatch. And now we have the details about what will motivate it as Chevy aims to take on the likes of the Nissan Leaf. January 15, 2016
WardsAuto Announce 10 Best Engines Of 2016
Technology/Autonomous Vehicles
Each year, WardsAuto compiles its list of 10 significant engines; the 2016 selection has just been unveiled. To be part of the candidates, there were a few criteria: the engine had to be new or significantly improved for 2016 OR have received a nomination from WardsAuto last year. The vehicle …December 14, 2015
AJAC’s 2016 Canadian Car of The Year Awards: Testing Begins This Week
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The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …October 26, 2015
Test Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
Video Reviews
The Chevrolet Volt has been completely reworked for 2016, and Motoring TV's Graeme Fletcher has some good news for prospective buyers. " The second-generation Volt takes some significant steps forward," he says. "First, it now has some real semblance of style, which will amp up its appeal for many." And …
Motoring TV 2016 Green Car of the Year
Motoring TV
"The need to clean up our environmental act is pressing," says Graeme Fletcher. "With that in mind, let's take a look at the nominees for best new green car." Indeed, there are plenty of new vehicles that qualify for Motoring TV's Green Car of the Year award, but three in …
Review: 2016 Chevrolet Volt
Video Reviews
Motoring TV's Brad Diamond has long maintained that the Chevrolet Volt is the best electric vehicle on the market thanks in large part to its gas-powered range-extender. After moderate success with the first generation, 2016 sees a new Chevrolet Volt hit the market that offers better looks, range and efficiency. 
Throwback Thursday: 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Motoring TV
With Chevrolet launching the 2016 Volt—more on that on an upcoming episode of Motoring TV—we got to thinking about the first generation car. With its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine, the Volt was the first electric vehicle on the market to eliminate range anxiety. This segment originally appeared …
2013 Chevrolet Volt
Video Reviews
Our review of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt in the snow!
2012 Chevrolet Volt
Los Angeles
Presentation of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
