The Volt is Chevrolet's new electric car. But the Volt is different because it also has a gas generator onbard. This enables the Volt to travel long distances without being plugged in. One of our associates drove the Volt to Little Rock and back (a 6 hour round-trip drive) without ever plugging it in.
Chevy's website describes how the Volt works, saying: Energy is stored onboard in a 16–kWh, T–shaped lithium–ion battery. The battery powers the electric drive unit, which is capable of meeting full vehicle speed and acceleration performance while driving the car electrically for an initial range without using a drop of gas. And when Volt's electric range has been used up, a gas engine works with the electric motors to keep you going. So whether you want to go crosstown or cross-country, you're free to drive wherever you want, efficiently. And even though Volt plugs into any standard 120 V household outlet, if you don't have a chance to charge it, all you have to do is fill it up just like you do with your car now.
Or, for those who like to watch and learn, watch this short video about the Volt.
