What does a Chevy Volt do when it runs out of gas and battery charge?
By feedback@highgearmedia.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Unlike conventional hybrids and many plug-in hybrids, the first-generation Chevrolet Volt makes extensive use of both electric and gasoline power. With a fully-charged battery pack, it will drive on electric power alone until the charge is depleted, at which point the onboard gasoline engine activates. The gasoline engine serves as a generator… …read more
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