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In this mode, the ring gear is held (locked) by clutch C1. To engage both motors and preserve motor efficiency, clutch C1 is disengaged, allowing the ring gear to rotate. The Volt accelerates crisply (and quietly), and handles snappily at moderately excessive interstate speeds—all on batterypower. Click to enlarge.
liter four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated direct-injection spark-ignition engine with sufficient power to continue normal driving after most of the battery energy has been depleted by EV driving or during conditions when available batterypower is low because of extreme temperatures. Clutches are OWC1, C1 and B1.
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