Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2010
This configuration reduces battery drain at steady state, cruising speeds in a window ranging from around 30 mph to more than 70 mph (48 to 113 km/h), adding up to two miles (3.2 The range extender pushes that to approximately 350 miles (563 km). In this mode, the ring gear is held (locked) by clutch C1. Click to enlarge.
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