Chevrolet Volt Concept

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nico - 19 Nov 2007 12:35 GMT

Aside from a couple aftermarket companies that offer conversion kits
to boost a production-model hybrid's battery capacity and allow it to
recharge those batteries from a conventional, 120-volt household
outlet when parked, there hasn't been much action when it comes to
plug-in hybrids. But these kits are expensive and void the factory
warranty.
http://www.zone-car.com/?chevrolet-volt-concept.php

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Dave Plowman (News) - 19 Nov 2007 14:31 GMT

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> Aside from a couple aftermarket companies that offer conversion kits
> to boost a production-model hybrid's battery capacity and allow it to
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> warranty.
> http://www.zone-car.com/?chevrolet-volt-concept.php

Of course. The battery's life span is determined by the number of full
cycles. Use the battery only and it will have a short life - negating any
possible saving in running costs through using untaxed domestic
electricity. This is why the Prius etc never allows the battery to get
anywhere near fully discharged.

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