Unlike hybrids, which command a large premium over their non-hybrid brethren and typically fall into the diesel’s fuel economy range, the innovative technology behind the Chevrolet Volt may represent a true breakthrough in delivering high fuel economy at a reasonable cost, reports the Diesel Driver magazine, which took the Volt on an extensive test drive.
The Volt, they conclude, is important because of its ability to draw from relatively cheap and clean electrical energy from the grid and its ability to fill the role of an electric vehicle without the usual compromises in range.
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