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Chevy Volt
Total range of 600 kilometres with extended gas generator 16kWh lithium-ion battery that costs less than $1 to charge Regenerative braking helps power battery Travels up to 80 kilometres on electricity alone.




Hydro Ottawa is continuing its environmental commitment with the acquisition of a 2012 Chevrolet Volt – Canada’s first electric car with extended gas range.

The Chevrolet Volt is being driven by Hydro Ottawa’s Conservation and Demand Management Team when promoting conservation initiatives throughout the community.  By replacing an existing gas powered vehicle with the Chevrolet Volt, Hydro Ottawa will be able to further reduce its carbon emissions. Hydro Ottawa’s fleet is made up of approximately 200 vehicles, which include hybrid cars, hybrid pick-up trucks, flex-fuel vehicles and battery powered maintenance vehicles.



 

Have you seen the Volt?

Scanzai is a social media app developed by Carleton University graduate students available for iPhone and Android (Blackberry coming Jan 2012). The application allows you to upload your pictures, post your comments and record where you last saw the volt. Share your sighting.

Watch a video about Scanzai | View the Scanzai Volt Page