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Old June 13th, 2012, 12:36 PM
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Chevrolet engineers have upgraded the battery in the 2013 Volt, improving both range and efficiency of the vehicle, which may allow the volt to compete in the EV group of vehicles.
The improvements have proven handsome, as the MPGe is now 98 and the all electric range is now 38, increasing the total up to 380 miles. There is also an extra half kWh of energy able to be stored in the new battery.

Here's how Chevrolet engineers explained it
“The best way to explain what we’ve done at the cell level is to compare it to a cake batter recipe.* Sometimes if you use more sugar and less vanilla you get a better tasting cake. We’ve done some work at the cell level to modify the ‘ingredients’ to make a better end result,” said Bill Wallace, GM director of Global Battery Systems Engineering. “This attention to detail will allow our customers to experience more pure EV range, which is the true benefit of owning a Volt.”

That's pretty impressive I think. Any thoughts?
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Hey guys...great article I found today on the Volt - all the rumors and myths about it Debunked. Would love to have this shared with other folks...word needs to get out. This car has been unfairly criticized!

Chevy Volt Myths Debunked
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