The Chevrolet Volt is powered by an electric drive unit that delivers the equivalent of 150 hp and 273 lb-ft. (370 Nm) of instant torque. Providing power to the electric drive unit is a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the battery’s energy is depleted, a gasoline/E85-powered engine generator supplies electricity to power the Volt’s electric drive unit while simultaneously charging the lithium-ion battery. This cycle of operation extends the range of the Volt for several hundred additional miles, until the vehicle’s battery can be charged. The Volt has a top speed of 100 miles per hour.
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