Chevy Volt just a hybrid?

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com Chevy Volt just a hybrid? As GM starts to put production Chevy Volts in the hands of journalists, we found out this week that the car's gas engine can help drive the wheels. A good technical breakdown by Motor Trend explained how the Volt can combine the power of its traction motor and gas engine through a planetary gearset. Many on the Internet felt GM lied about the Volt. GM notes that the Volt's main traction motor always drives the wheels, but at speeds of 70 mph with a depleted battery, the boost from the gas engine makes the car more efficient.  Read more Chevrolet Volt Most popular products TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 3790T  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 1490T  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe The 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is a sporty ride with impressive performance to back up its good looks, and its economy and cabin tech that may surprise you. Read more  Check prices 2010 Lexus LS 460 With excellent ride quality, a sound-deadened cabin, and a superb audio system, the 2010 Lexus LS 460 is a very comfortable luxury cruiser. But its conservative tech fails to push any boundaries. Read more  Check prices Breffo Spiderpodium The Breffo Spiderpodium is a simple, yet effective way to hold your small gadgets in place during any of a variety of activities ranging from driving to biking to just watching a movie, but only if you have the imagination to make it work for you. Read more Nine best European vehicle safety technologies During the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Euro NCAP presented nine awards to automakers for new, advanced safety technologies. The awards covered crash prevention and mitigation technologies as well as emergency telematics services. Read more Car Tech blog Toyota teases Prius people-carrier Antuan Goodwin Associate Editor, Car Tech Not so long after hearing of Toyota's plans to expand its hybrid offerings, we find a Toyota billboard teasing a new member of what will be its expanded line of hybrid vehicles. Displayed at a 10th-anniversary gathering of the Toyota Prius, this ad shows a new larger member of what will become a Prius subbrand. Read more Car Tech Live Episode 189: Getting to the bottom of the Chevy Volt fiasco Posted by Brian Cooley Getting to the bottom of the Chevy Volt fiasco; beaming your iPod screen on your dash; the littlest Aston Martin gets a green light; and the world's most advanced driving simulator.  Read more  In other news 1. Pioneer's prototype HUD mixes lasers, Android 2. Avoid speeding tickets with the iPhone 3. Researchers use iPad to hail driverless taxi 4. 10 concept cars that got lost in translation More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows M A R K E T P L A C E Ads By Marchex
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