The Chevrolet Volt will get around 230 mpg and be available in showrooms in 2010.General Motors said today its Chevrolet Volt could get 230 mpg in city driving. If confirmed by federal regulators, the Volt would be the first American vehicle to reach triple-digit fuel economy.
The Chevy Volt is a four-door, four passenger auto powered by an electric motor and a battery pack with a 40-mile range. When the battery is exhausted, a small internal combustion engine begins generating electricity for a total range of around 300 miles. The battery pack can also be recharged from a standard home outlet.
Traditional hybrids use a small internal combustion engine combined with a high-powered battery to boost fuel efficiency. The Toyota Prius gets 51 mpg in the city and around 48 mpg on the highway.
According to USA Today, “It was not immediately clear how GM reached the 230 mpg in city driving, but industry officials estimated the automaker’s calculation took into consideration the Volt traveling 40 miles on the electric battery and then achieving about 50 mpg when the engine kicked in.”
Highway mileage calculations have not yet been determined for the Volt, but GM CEO Fritz Henderson said, “We are confident the highway (mileage) will be a triple-digit.”
All-electric vehicles are limited to U.S. consumers. The Tesla Roadster, a high-end sports car with a range of 224 miles, is probably the most popular. The Tesla is also a stand out in performance; achieving 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. However, the $109,000 base price has only sold 500 units in the United State and Europe.
2011 Chevrolet Volt Production Show Car
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