Electric Technology
Imagine commuting to work all week without using a drop of gasoline. The Chevrolet Volt is a stylish gasoline electric car that is designed for everyday city drivers who typically drive 65 kilometres per day or less. All you have to do is charge the car overnight, and when a range of 64 kilometres is not enough, the Volt has a small gasoline / E85 ethanol-powered generator that kicks in to recharge the lithium ion battery and extends the Volt's range to several hundred kilometres, giving the confidence and peace of mind that the driver will not be stranded by a depleted battery.
Fuel Efficiency
Be committed to a greener future with Le Relais Chevrolet! With so many of our models being fuel-efficient, we are really reducing emissions. In fact, GM Canada offers more vehicles with better highway fuel consumption than any other manufacturer. You will save money and help save the planet.
Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management is the GM exclusive fuel-saving technology that enables engines to automatically and seamlessly operate on half their cylinders when full power is not needed, for example, when cruising down the highway or driving long distances on level roads. When load demands increase, such as when the vehicle accelerates or travels uphill, cylinders are reactivated to provide full power. The result is a reduction of fuel consumption between 4% and 12% without you even noticing anything.
Hybrid Technology
GM's ground-breaking 2-mode hybrid system optimizes power and torque for various driving conditions. In the first mode, at low speed and light loads, the vehicle can operate in three ways: electric power only, engine power only, or any combination of engine and electric power. When operating with electric power only, it provides all the fuel savings benefits of a full hybrid system. The second mode is used primarily at highway speeds to optimize fuel economy, while providing full engine power when conditions demand it, such as trailer towing or climbing steep grades. Customers will experience the satisfaction of low fuel consumption while maintaining Chevrolet and Cadillac-like power and utility.
Ethanol (E85)
E85 FlexFuel vehicles are capable of running on fuel containing up to 85% ethanol or regular fuel. Because ethanol is a fuel that is made by turning starch or sugar from plants (such as corn) into alcohol, it creates less greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming emissions. It is also a renewable resource that can help reduce petroleum consumption and dependency in the future.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
A fuel cell is like a battery. Since the conversion of the fuel to energy takes place via an electrochemical process, not combustion, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is a zero-emissions vehicle. GM's current "Project Driveway", a field market research project that has placed 100 test fleet hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles with customers across America, will ultimately provide unique insight including customer reaction to the smooth, quiet performance of a fuel cell vehicle, and the benefits behind using clean hydrogen gas, for a cleaner future.
