General Motors Starts Production Of The Volt Electric Model

General Motors Starts Production Of The Volt Electric Model

General Motors starts production the Volt Electric Model that marks the resurrection of the company. Equipped with electricity-powered engine, runs up to 80 km in this mode, from where it kicks in a generator fueled by propellant combustion, which results in a further 550 km. The automaker, however, did not say how many units will come from its plant in Detroit, USA.

Priced from $ 41,000 in their nation of origin, the Volt is also exported from the end of 2011. To do so, GM will open 1,000 new jobs for production and development. Again, the brand does not say how many models for export and which countries. We will see the electrification of cars in each segment and for each model over 10 years,” predicted Daniel Akerson, CEO of GM. The Volt Electric Model is commencement to be produced in the same month that the Nissan Leaf, arrives at U.S. stores.