![]() “The current generation Volt’s battery has proven to provide our owners exceptional performance when it comes to quality and reliability,” said Larry Nitz, executive director of GM Powertrain’s electrification engineering team. The battery system continues to use the Volt’s industry-leading active thermal control system that maintains electric range over the Volt’s life. The cells are positioned lower in the pack for improved (lower) center of gravity and the overall mass of the pack has decreased by almost 13 kg (30 pounds).Īpproximately 20 million battery cells have been produced for the more than 69,000 Chevrolet Volts on the road today with industry-leading quality levels of less than two problems per million cells produced. Revised cell chemistry, developed in conjunction with LG Chem, increases storage capacity by 20 percent on a volume basis when compared to the original cell, while the number of cells decreases from 288 to 192. General Motors’ industry-leading battery technology has been improved for the next-generation Volt. “By putting our Volt owners at the center of what we do and leveraging our electrification engineering leadership, we’ve been able to raise the bar and will exceed their expectations with the new Volt.” We’ve used their real-world experiences to define the next generation Chevrolet Volt,” said Alan Batey, head of global Chevrolet. “Our Volt owners truly love the EV driving experience, with more than 80 percent of all trips being completed without using any gasoline. The new system will be more efficient and offer greater EV range and fuel economy compared to the current generation. The Voltec system includes the battery, drive unit, range-extending engine and power electronics. (Tuesday, October 28, 2014) – When the next-generation Chevrolet Volt debuts at the North American International Auto Show in January, it will feature an all-new Voltec extended range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system substantially developed from Volt owners including data collected on their driving behaviors. ![]()
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