Well, its doesn't really have that many applications...yet...but it can... :) Really, its the technology that can become wide spread. E-Flex, as its called, is probably a very flexible system that could, if GM deemed possible, spawn a Hi-Po version of the Volt. The car is built on the Delta II Chassis, which is the underpinnings for the Chevy Cruze and Orlando (both being released in the US within the next 2 years or so), along with others.
Why would they need that? The Volt technology most likely can be spread amongst a variety of vehicles, including a sports coupe, and equip it with a high output gas motor, and stronger electric generator, that can produce 400ft.lbs+ of torque. Mind you, if the Cadillac Converj makes it to the market, that is essentially a coupe Volt. And, the tesla pack is close to 1000lbs, while the Volt pack is only 400lbs. Thats 6831 Li-ion cells vs. 220 Li-ion cells. And, there is a gas motor failsafe.
Are the roads that bad in the US? Cos i cant see that car doing some offroading
arteddie 10 months ago
That was anti-climatic.
NormallyRight 1 year ago
Well, its doesn't really have that many applications...yet...but it can... :) Really, its the technology that can become wide spread. E-Flex, as its called, is probably a very flexible system that could, if GM deemed possible, spawn a Hi-Po version of the Volt. The car is built on the Delta II Chassis, which is the underpinnings for the Chevy Cruze and Orlando (both being released in the US within the next 2 years or so), along with others.
killercan10 2 years ago
Ah...I getcha. I didn't know the Volt platform had that many applications. I just thought it would be only a sedan.
triplexxxsatyr 2 years ago
Why would they need that? The Volt technology most likely can be spread amongst a variety of vehicles, including a sports coupe, and equip it with a high output gas motor, and stronger electric generator, that can produce 400ft.lbs+ of torque. Mind you, if the Cadillac Converj makes it to the market, that is essentially a coupe Volt. And, the tesla pack is close to 1000lbs, while the Volt pack is only 400lbs. Thats 6831 Li-ion cells vs. 220 Li-ion cells. And, there is a gas motor failsafe.
killercan10 2 years ago
GM should at least have a joint venture with Tesla Motors to develop a sport coupe version of the Volt.
triplexxxsatyr 2 years ago