Let's Plug It In

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0-60 miles in approximately 8.5 seconds while getting 230 miles per gallon.  Looking at those specifications, I thought to myself, impossible.  As an automotive technician in the service department, I found interest in learning more about what kind of a vehicle has such capabilities.  After finding out it was the Chevy Volt, I was still not convinced that an electric car could be similar or even better than an ordinary gasoline car.  Researching more about the Volt, I became more knowledgeable about its innovative specifications, well-engineered components, and electrical advantages.

Due to rising gas prices, General Motors created a vehicle that uses electric power to generate its engine.  The Volt's engine has the capability to alternate to gasoline-mode upon the driver's request.  However, as most of its customers are interested in the electric mode, the Volt will get approximately 40 miles on a single charge.  A typical house that is equipped with 120-volt line can charge up the volt in 8 hours, while 240-volt outlets can cut the charging time in half.  The precisely engineered components in the Volt will enable it to achieve such phenomenal data.

The Volt is equipped with two LCD screens that display information for the driver.  The main screen displays information such as speed, charge capacity and range.  On the other hand, the touch-sensitive screen located in the center console can help the driver utilize some of the Volt's features such as navigation, climate controls and charging schedules.  The eye-catching aerodynamic design will assist the Volt in achieving its maximum potential with respect to miles per charge.

Electricity is domestically produced and inexpensive, and according to Chevy.com, "Electricity is cleaner source of power."  All of the houses in the United States are built with 120-volt and 240-volt supply lines, providing the customer with the convenient option on which supply strength they prefer.  With all the advantages of the electric car, the Volt only consumes $1.50 per day where an average gasoline vehicle consumes approximately $6.67 dollars per day.