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Chevy Volt Fuel Cell
Although the initial rendition of the Chevy Volt was to be a gas/electric hybrid, in April of 2007 at the Shanghai autoshow an announcement was made that the Chevy Volt would be made available as a fuel cell/electric hybrid.

This announcement came as a shock to most of those in attendance due to the pervasiveness and cost of fuel cell technology. However, the E-Flex electric architecture configured with a hydrogen fuel cell system has the amazing capability of extending the Volt's range to 300 miles. GM said this version operates all-electric from both hydrogen fuel cell-generated electricity and grid electricity.

Chevrolet has spent considerable time and effort thinking out the under hood design and has managed to create an engine similar in weight and size to a standard equivalent in size to a four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission. Chevrolet has not yet set a date for release of production versions of the Volt, but it said it plans to build roughly 100 fuel cell Volts late this year or in 2008 for testing among the general public.

In addition the limited availability of car grade hydrogen, there is a limited willingness by fill stations to invest in pumps and facilities required to service hydrogen based engines until there is a stronger demand.

Did you know... From 2004 to 2005, hybrid sales increased from 83,924 units
to 205,748 units!










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