Both Motor Trend and Automobile magazines joined Green Car Journal in naming the Chevrolet Volt the 2011 car of the year. The Volt is touted as one of the greenest cars on the market. This video reviews the efficiency instruments in the Volt. Mobile applications give you remote access to your car, including remote starting and charge monitoring. On the right of dashboard there’s a floating ball that glows green when you’re driving efficiently then turns a fiery orange when you are taxing the power plant.
A friendly horn, which is quieter than a regular horn, is designed to warn pedestrians who may not hear you due to the lack of noise from the electric engine. While most electric cars have a good deal of low end torque, the Volt has a sport button that delivers more power to provide rapid acceleration (0-60 in 9 seconds). This is considerably faster acceleration than the industry leading Prius.
The Volt has many of the qualities of an electric car, but due to its gas engine, drivers do not need to be concerned about electric refueling.
Although it costs more than a Toyota Prius or a Ford Fusion Hybrid and almost twice the price of the Nissan Leaf, the Volt offers some appealing advantages. The ride feels rock solid, yet it is also light and responsive. While the Volt looks good, some have criticized the fact that it lacks character for such a revolutionary vehicle.
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