{"id":540161,"date":"2010-04-22T16:53:09","date_gmt":"2010-04-22T20:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.egmcartech.com\/?p=55466"},"modified":"2010-04-22T16:53:09","modified_gmt":"2010-04-22T20:53:09","slug":"2010-beijing-chevrolet-volt-mpv5-electric-concept-gets-32-miles-on-battery-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/540161","title":{"rendered":"2010 Beijing: Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept gets 32 miles on battery power"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Previewed by patent drawings this past weekend<\/a>, General Motors today unveiled its new Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept, a 5-passneger electric extended-range vehicle that demonstrates the potential of GM’s Voltec propulsion system by using the same powertrain as the Volt.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Volt MPV5 concept takes the efficient design of the Chevrolet Volt and adapts it to the family vehicle crossover segment. It\u2019s immediately recognizable as a true member of the Chevrolet family,\u201d said Bob Boniface, Director of GM North America Crossover Exterior Design, whose team worked in conjunction with members of GM\u2019s design studio in Australia on the Volt MPV5 concept.<\/p>\n

The Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept uses the same system found in the Volt – a 16-kWh T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack powers the electric drive unit while the 1.4L engine generator provides additional mileage, killing what GM calls “range anxiety.” On a full charge, the Volt MPV5 Electric Concept can travel 32 miles on battery power alone. Running with the 1.4L 4-cylinder engine (and a fully charged battery), the concept can travel a total of 300 miles.<\/p>\n

No word on whether GM will produce the Volt MPV5 Electric Concept – but we wouldn’t doubt it.<\/p>\n

Click here to read our first drive impressions of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Click through for the press release and the high-res image gallery<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Press Release<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

GM Unveils Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept at Auto China 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Crossover with Extended Range Capability Builds on Volt\u2019s Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beijing \u2013 Chevrolet has made a major commitment to providing world-class, fuel-efficient vehicles to its customers around the world. In recent months, through GM\u2019s Shanghai GM joint venture, Chevrolet has introduced the fuel-efficient Cruze and New Sail in China. It will introduce the Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability in 2011.<\/p>\n

In preparation for the Volt\u2019s arrival, Chevrolet is leveraging Auto China 2010, which starts today in Beijing, to introduce the Volt MPV5 electric concept. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same foundation as the Volt, for gas- and tailpipe emissions-free electric driving.<\/p>\n

Maximizing Efficiency and Style<\/strong><\/p>\n

The styling of the Volt MPV5 concept borrows design and aerodynamic cues from the Chevrolet Volt. The front fascia is among the most aerodynamic of any crossover thanks to its closed grille and aero-optimized lower air dam, both of which help improve fuel efficiency. A full-underbody belly pan, along with rocker claddings, creased tail lamps and specially designed blades on the rear quarter, also help the Volt MPV5 concept cut through the wind with ease. The intense focus on improved aerodynamics enables greater all-electric range.<\/p>\n

The exterior of the Volt MPV5 concept isn\u2019t solely about efficiency. Its Sonic Blue Metallic paint provides a contemporary appeal, while the dual skylight panels and 19-inch Volt-inspired wheels build the Volt MPV5 concept\u2019s sporty credentials.<\/p>\n

The Volt MPV5 concept\u2019s dimensions provide added passenger comfort. While the 2,760-mm wheelbase of the Volt MPV5 concept is a mere 15 mm longer than the wheelbase of the Chevrolet Volt, its body is 181 mm longer (4,585 mm), 73 mm wider (1,871 mm) and 182 mm taller (1,612 mm) than the Volt.<\/p>\n

Inside, the Volt MPV5 concept adopts the Volt\u2019s center stack and gauge cluster along with its striking two-tone leather seats. Thanks to the Volt MPV5 concept\u2019s size, passenger comfort doesn\u2019t take a backseat. Typical for Chevrolet crossovers, the Volt MPV5 concept\u2019s seating position allows for maximum comfort and flexibility, including improved entry and egress.<\/p>\n

When it comes to cargo, the Volt MPV5 concept carries on the crossover tradition thanks to its flip-and-fold second row seating, which provides up to 1,764.1 liters of cargo space with the seats folded and 863.7 liters of space behind the second row.<\/p>\n

Voltec Power Boosts Green Credentials<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Volt MPV5 concept utilizes the same Voltec propulsion system found in the Chevrolet Volt, including the added capability of an engine generator to extend the driving range and eliminate \u201crange anxiety.\u201d A 16-kWh T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack powers the electric drive unit.<\/p>\n

The flexibility of the Voltec system enables the Volt MPV5 concept to meet full vehicle speed and acceleration requirements while driving the vehicle and its five occupants up to 51.5 km on pure electric propulsion. This is double what the average urban commuter in China travels each day. When the battery is depleted, a 1.4-liter engine generator sustains the battery charge and provides up to 482 km of electric propulsion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Volt MPV5 concept demonstrates the flexibility of the Voltec propulsion system, which can produce enough electric power to propel a range of vehicles. from a compact sedan like the Volt to a crossover like the Volt MPV5 concept,\u201d said Doug Parks, Global Vehicle Line Executive and Global Vehicle Chief Engineer for Electric Vehicles at GM.<\/p>\n

\u201cRapidly growing demand for personal transportation across China is creating new environmental and energy security challenges,\u201d said Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of the GM China Group. \u201cGM is committed to finding and adopting solutions, which include the electrification of the automobile. The world premiere of the Volt MPV5 concept in Beijing demonstrates GM\u2019s desire to make China a global focus of its advanced technology strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n

GM continues to advance electrification in China through research and development. It has launched the China Automotive Energy Research Center (CAERC) in Beijing. The venture with SAIC and Tsinghua University is developing a comprehensive automotive energy strategy for China. The GM China Science Lab, which opened last November, is carrying out advanced automotive-related research, including battery development. In March, GM introduced the EN-V (Electric Networked-Vehicle) concepts in Shanghai. A centerpiece of the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai, EN-V embodies GM\u2019s vision for personal urban mobility in 2030. In addition, GM is supporting its Shanghai GM joint venture\u2019s \u201cDrive to Green\u201d strategy, which is focused on developing green products, supporting green manufacturing and undertaking a green responsibility.<\/p>\n

– By: Omar Rana<\/em><\/p>\n

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