electric/hybrid

General Motors unveils battery-powered Chevrolet Bolt

General Motors unveiled its battery powered Chevrolet Bolt concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday, throwing down the gauntlet on affordability and performance.
General Motors unveils battery-powered Chevrolet Bolt

GM officials said the new model, which will go on sale starting in 2017, will travel up to 200 miles on a single battery charge, and retailed for around $30,000 (€25,486).

“The Bolt EV concept is a game-changing electric vehicle designed for attainability, not exclusivity,” said General Motors CEO Mary Barra. “Chevrolet believes electrification is a pillar of future transportation and needs to be affordable for a wider segment of customers.”

The automotive giant heralded both attributes as breakthroughs, noting that the Nissan Leaf, which sells for about the same, gets only about 80 miles on a charge, and vehicles that beat the Bolt on performance, such as Tesla's Model S, which can travel more than 260 miles on a single charge, retail for between $80,000 (€67,968) and $100,000 (€84,967).

Leveraging General Motors' experience with its earlier Volt and Spark EV models, the Bolt EV concept has been designed to offer long-range performance in all 50 U.S.. states and many global markets.

The company said drivers who buy or rent a Bolt will be able to select operating modes designed around preferred driving styles such as daily commuting and weekend cruising -- a concept GM calls "uncompromising electric driving."

The modes adjust accelerator pedal mapping, vehicle ride height and suspension tuning. The Bolt EV concept is also designed to support DC fast charging.

“We have made tremendous strides in technologies that make it easier and more affordable for Chevrolet customers to integrate an all-electric vehicle in their daily lives,” Barra said.

But General Motors is also taking pains to stress the Bolt EV concept also pushes the envelope for crossover aesthetics. The car has practically no front or rear overhang, and features an interior space that's roomy even for four adults.

The Bolt is constructed of lightweight materials, including aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber and woven mesh, that complement the design, while driving down the curb weight to help maximize range. Aero-optimizing features such as vented rear fenders also help contribute to range.

“Form and function have never meshed so well together,” said Ed Welburn, vice president, GM Global Design.

For additional information:

General Motors

Himanshurai Sunsara
Lubi Electronics, India's leading manufacturer & exporter of the High Quality Poly-Crystalline Photovoltaic Solar Modules. It operates state of the art 40MW turnkey line capable of manufacturing High Quality Solar Modules. Our products meet stringent Global Standards with approvals from IEC, CB and UL.
Baterías con premio en la gran feria europea del almacenamiento de energía
El jurado de la feria ees (la gran feria europea de las baterías y los sistemas acumuladores de energía) ya ha seleccionado los productos y soluciones innovadoras que aspiran, como finalistas, al gran premio ees 2021. Independientemente de cuál o cuáles sean las candidaturas ganadoras, la sola inclusión en este exquisito grupo VIP constituye todo un éxito para las empresas. A continuación, los diez finalistas 2021 de los ees Award (ees es una de las cuatro ferias que integran el gran evento anual europeo del sector de la energía, The smarter E).