Chevrolet 2011 Volt Manuel du propriétaire télécharger pdf (Page 16)

To squeeze the most out of every kilowatt, Volt’s

design and engineering are as highly specialized as

its revolutionary powertrain.

Hundreds of hours in the wind tunnel resulted in a

shape that is 30% more aerodynamic than the original

concept car. Designers and engineers tweaked mirrors

and sheet metal, rocker panels and spoilers to make

sure Volt sliced through the air as easily as possible.

Because Chevrolet Volt was designed as an energy

pioneer, it actually recycles some of its energy. It uses

regenerative braking to capture energy that would

otherwise be lost when the car slows or stops. Since

this energy is too precious to lose, the braking system

recaptures the energy of the car’s forward motion and

converts it into electricity, helping to make Volt even

more efficient to drive.

Here’s how it works: When Volt accelerates, it uses

electric battery power or gasoline-generated electricity.

It then converts this electrical energy into mechanical

energy. But when you apply the brakes, the electric

motor reverses this process, converting mechanical

energy back into electric energy. The battery can then

store and reuse this energy later.

Since we rethought everything when creating Volt,

it makes sense that we rethought testing as well. Of

course we tested its durability with our rigorous testing

protocol, but we also tested the battery — both in and

out of the car — to ensure it provides years of trouble-

free use. The battery comes with a 100,000-mile/8-year

Battery and Voltec Component Warranty, so you know

it’s ready for the world.

1 Limited warranty. Whichever comes ﬁrst. See dealer for details.

InnovatIon everywhere.

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