Following in the wake of the highly publicized Chevrolet Volt battery fire issue, GM is now working to fix the problems, which are said to include adding reinforcements around the car’s battery ...

Common complaints about the Chevrolet Volt relate to battery and electrical issues. The NHTSA investigated second-generation Chevrolet Volts for faulty battery electric control modules after more ...

MILFORD, Mich. – What happens to the batteries that power Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars when their useful life is done? Five of them are helping keep the lights on at the new ...

DETROIT - The Chevrolet Volt, an extended-range electric vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, will use battery packs manufactured in the United ...

First Chevrolet Volt prototype road tests in 2008 [via TopSpeed] For anyone analyzing the information available in 2006 — cost of Li-Ion batteries, rising gasoline prices, and lack of widespread ...

However, range anxiety should be non-existent, as the Volt does have a gasoline engine available to recharge the batteries when needed. Chevrolet estimates a total range of about 420 miles if the Volt ...

the 2011 Chevrolet Volt introduced the world to Chevrolet's Voltec propulsion system. This system combined a lithium-ion battery pack with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine, allowing the vehicle to ...

In 2012, Chevrolet expanded the Volt’s availability to all 50 U.S. states, reflecting strong demand and increasing production. Updates for the model year included standard keyless access and ...

However, the Volt's onboard gasoline-powered battery-charging engine eliminates range anxiety. Chevrolet estimates a total range of about 420 miles if the Volt is not recharged via an external source.