Holden Volt [Reviews]

GM Holden has released the first photos of the vehicle highly anticipated Volt extended range electric Holden will be seen by Australian roads. The pictures show a version of right-drive Volt Holden badge on its sports front and rear aerodynamics, was released as part of the presentation at the Salon of Melbourne International Motor Holden. This is a local take on the vehicle, which gained widespread recognition for its ability to travel up to 64 miles on electricity before using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions.

GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mark Reuss said the company was overwhelmed by the public interest in Volt Holden since the announcement that it would begin in Australia in 2012. "We believe that the Volt has the potential to change the game in the Australian motor sport," said Mr Reuss. "When we announced our intention to introduce Holden Volt to Australia, we were overwhelmed by the public interest in the car and the technology that makes it work. There is no doubt that the Volt advanced propulsion systems represent some of the most exciting alternative fuel development in motorsport. At Holden we believe Volt will be crucial in our efforts to make the car better for the environment. "

GM estimates that compared to similarly sized gasoline-powered vehicles, Volt will save motorists up to 1892 liters of fuel per year. This is based on U.S. research that identifies 75 percent of commuters travel an average daily distance of less than 40 miles (64 km). When the battery power is exhausted volts, a small petrol engine generates enough power to drive the vehicle to hundreds of additional kilometres.GM also calculates that charging the car overnight with a standard wall outlet use less electricity annually than the average household refrigerator.

Chevrolet Volt is scheduled for the production of GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and is scheduled for launch in the U.S. at the end of 2010. Right-hand version of the launch units later.

V. - How the technology works

Volt is an extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV). In a significant conventional hybrids, which uses electricity to move the wheels at all times and speeds. For trips up to 64 km, Volt is powered only by electricity stored in its battery without using gasoline or producing emissions. When the battery is depleted, a small gasoline engine generates electricity for the vehicle to travel hundreds of miles away. The technology allows the vehicle battery to the load in less than three hours on a standard 240V outlet. The charging time is reduced if the battery is exhausted. GM estimates that compared to gasoline vehicles than the average 7.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, V will save drivers up to 1892 liters of fuel per year.

Volt - Details

The design of the Volt production car has evolved from an original concept that was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto in Detroit. General Motors has created an energy efficient design for the production of vehicles, resulting in a more aerodynamic car in the history of the company. Many themes of the design concept of the car was transferred to the production Volt, including the closed front grille, athletic and graphic design at the rear. Inside, the Volt offers features of space, comfort, convenience and security that customers expect from a four-seat sedan.



V - Battery Details

GM set up a first lithium-ion battery production through a major U.S. automotive manufacturer to produce V battery system. It consists of a lithium-ion hybrids, which are grouped into modules, along with other key components of the battery. The plant is located in Michigan, has negotiated with state and local government authorities. Facility will begin in early 2009, and production tools will be installed by mid-year and production will begin in 2010.

Holden VE Ute SSV II (2011)

VE and WM series II marks the latest versions of most popular cars in Australia, cars, SUVs and luxury long wheelbase. new range of Holden has been the refinement of the formula that made the Commodore unit sold nation for 14 consecutive years by the introduction of chip technology, multimedia, better fuel economy and implementation capacity in environmental bio-ethanol .

VE Series II offers more features for multimedia applications Commodore than ever thanks to an information and entertainment system that offers full allnew Bluetooth ®, USB and integration across the iPod line.

Known as the Holden-iQ, the system is controlled by a chip, a user-friendly touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of an updated interior design on all models.

The introduction of music to add a factory plug-and-play and the ability to copy and store up to 15 CDs with built-in flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on certain models including Live Alerts conditions allow drivers to avoid traffic congestion delays.

The technology includes intelligent Commodore Series II powertrain lineup, offering further improve fuel economy on all models.

Holden is a thrifty 3.0-liter V6 SIDI hours achieved by the fuel economy of 9.1 liters per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. Two percent to 13 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the profits made in September last year, when the technology Direct Injection Spark Ignition engine was presented to the Commodore range.

The 3.6-liter V6 Sidi used to provide models Commodore, average fuel economy gains of more than three percent of all models, while luxury and performance powered by Holden V8 Gen IV improvements averaging more than six percent.

In a major step towards creating a cleaner fuel Australian landscape, customers in the series II could also drive their cars on bio-ethanol which are known in many markets such as E85, a blend containing up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Bio-ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and even households. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

A first for an Australian car manufacturing, models of the Series II V6-powered 3.0-liter and 6.0 liter V8 Sidi flex-fuel capability, so they can run on bioethanol E10, without lead, Premium, or a combination of both.

LWB

For the long wheelbase luxury vehicles will see Series II Holden buyers offer two versions of its well-defined flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of a series of updated WM Series II in September marks the beginning of the Holden Caprice V-Series.

The luxury sport V-Series designation matches other premium Holden and identifies this model as a premium.

Assembly is on the Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, the 18-inch alloy wheels and a strong design character of its counterpart.

With this move, Holden Statesman badge completes its long-term.

Smart technology - Holden-iQ

Holden-iQ system brings music, telephone and satellite navigation functions for models of the Series II in a clear and user friendly.

The objective of the system is a fully integrated 6.5-inch multifunction color touch screen LCD mounted in the center console of all vehicles on the full range of Series II.

With color graphics, rich, the screen went into high-end multimedia products such as computers, phones and video games, offering a wide range of audio-visual functions.

Music can be played via an iPod ®, USB stick, CD or transmitted wirelessly from a mobile phone connected. iPod and USB devices plugged into the dedicated connector placed inside the center console, and all the music files playback from compatible devices controlled via the touchscreen.

Holden-iQ will also be a "Virtual Box", the CD recording, which replaces the mechanical collector system of the previous models is the ability to extract and save up to 15 CDs with built-in flash drive. The system supports CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA. DVD systems, if any, including the touchscreen Holden-iQ.

New Bluetooth ® enhances the driving experience of hands-free mobile phone. It syncs Address Book with a compatible phone and call history shows the latest information on the touch screen. Outgoing calls can be made through the contact list or a dedicated key on the keyboard screen.

The system for high-function navigation Holden-iQ the standard on SS V-Series, Calais V-Series and Caprice models, provides a crisp, color mapping system, intuitive controls, traffic information in real time Speed ​​tips and points of interest functions. The voice command is integrated into the car audio system.

It also includes a touch screen keyboard to facilitate easy insertion of the text, view and 3D isometric map display and turn-by-turn route guidance and audio.

At the same models (except Ute) touch screen also has a rear camera display that is activated when reverse gear is selected. A strong security measure, color display works in parallel with audible Park Assist and work to see all the obstacles directly behind the vehicle.

fuel economy and CO2 emissions

Holden engineers and designers working on the series II, has introduced a number of changes to produce an increase in average fuel economy for all V6 models and a 2.8 percent gain in average fuel economy of all V8 models six percent - to a combined average of just over four percent in the virtual world and WM range of the World Series.

Changes include the aerodynamic improvements, which reduces fuel consumption by reducing drag co-efficient and mechanical modifications of the vehicle. Omega and Berlina models were also fitted with low rolling resistance tires.

Holden VE Commodore Sportwagon SV6 II

VE and WM-Series II is the latest version of Australia's most popular sedans, wagons, utilities, luxury cars and a long wheelbase. New range has seen the refinement to the formula that made Holden Commodore of the best-selling car for 14 years, directly importing intelligent multimedia technologies, fuel economy, and the ability to use eco-friendly bioethanol.

VE Series II offers more features for multimedia applications Commodore than ever thanks to an information and entertainment system that offers full allnew Bluetooth ®, USB and integration across the iPod line.

Known as the iQ-Holden, the system is controlled by an intelligent, easy to use touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of internal date on all models.

Introduction of enhanced features music plug-and-play and the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs on a internal flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on some models, including state live traffic alerts to help drivers avoid congestion delays.

Smart technology Commodore Series II extends powertrain line-up also provides a fuel savings on all models.

Holden frugal 3.0-liter V6 SIDI has affected the economy of 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. The improvement of two percent is added to the 13 percent gain in fuel economy made in September last year, when the spark technology of direct injection engines introduced in the rank of commodore.

The 3.6-liter V6 SIDI used to feed models of Commodore is the average increase in fuel economy of more than three percent for all models of luxury and performance for Holden V8 Gen IV improved in average more than six percent.

In an important step towards creating a cleaner fuel landscape of Australia, Series II customers will be able to run their cars on bio-ethanol, known in many markets such as E85, a blend containing up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Bioethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and junk, even. Australia now use fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

First Australian produced car, the Series II models powered by a V8 3.0-liter SIDI V6 and 6.0-liter flex-fuel capacity that allows them to run Bio-ethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of .

LWB

For the long wheelbase luxury vehicles will see Series II Holden buyers offer two versions of its well-defined flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of an updated range WM Series II in September will mark the debut of Holden Caprice V-Series.

The luxury sport V-Series designation matches other premium Holden and identifies this model as a premium.

complete program is Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, alloy wheels of 18 inches and a strong design character of its counterpart.

This move, Holden Statesman for a long time to stop the tag name.

Smart Technology - Holden-iQ

Holden-iQ system delivers music, telephone and satellite navigation functions for the Series II models in a clear layout and easy to use.

The aim of the system is a fully integrated 6.5-inch color LCD touch screen mounted multifunction center console of all vehicles throughout the range of the World Series.

With rich color graphics, the screen was set in high-end multimedia products such as computers, phones and video games that offer a wide range of audio visual features.

Music can be played via iPod ®, Memory Stick, CD or wirelessly transfer the paired phone. USB and iPod dedicated electrical outlets are located in the center console, and all the playback of music files from compatible devices is controlled by a touch screen.

Holden also introduces the iQ CD changer-mechanical virtual storage system that replaces the stack of previous models with the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs in an internal flash drive. The system is compatible with CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA. DVD systems, if available, also displayed on the touch screen Holden-iQ.

New Features Bluetooth ® to enhance the experience hands-free drivers' cell phone. And synchronicities phone book and call history information on a recent touch screen then displays. Abroad can be made through the list of names or your touch-screen keyboard.

The system of top navigation function Holden-iQ the standard in the SS V-Series, Calais V-Series and Caprice models, offering a complete clarity of color mapping system, intuitive controls, real time traffic alerts, Speed ​​tips and points of interest missions. Voice guidance is integrated into the vehicle's audio system.

It also has a touch screen keyboard for easy text entry easy, isometric and display 3D maps and step by step audio guidance.

In these models (except Ute) touch screen also has a computer screen reversing camera is activated when reverse gear is selected. A heavy security, color display works with the Park sound help and work to see all the obstacles behind the vehicle.

better fuel economy and reduces CO2 emissions

Holden engineers and designers working on the series II has introduced a number of changes to produce an average weight gain fuel economy for all V6 models by 2.8 percent and an average weight gain fuel economy for all V8 models to six per cent - to a global average of just over four per cent in the virtual world and the Series II WM series.

Changes of aerodynamic improvements that reduce fuel consumption by reducing the drag co-efficient car, and