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This white elephant has keeled over. Production of the Volt ends in March.
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The '''Chevy Volt''' is a hybrid car produced by [[GM]]. Unlike the Prius it uses lithium-ion batteries and can run on only the electric motor for an extended period.<ref>"[http://www.chevrolet.com/volt-electric-car/specs/trims.html 2014 Volt Models & Specs]"</ref> The 149 HP electric motor can propel the vehicle to 101 mph and after the 16 kWh battery is depleted the gasoline engine switches on to provide energy for the motor and can couple itself to the wheels directly when above 70 mph.<ref>"[http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/alternative/1010_2011_chevrolet_volt_test/ First Test: 2011 Chevrolet Volt]", ''Motor Trend'', Dec. 2010.</ref> The Volt, like any automobile with a 16 kWh battery or larger, is eligible for a $7,500 tax rebate when purchased.<ref>https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Plug-In-Electric-Vehicle-Credit-(IRC-30-and-IRC-30D)</ref> One study claims that the car costs taxpayers the equivalent of $250,000 per vehicle.<ref>"[https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/sectors/item/4387-each-chevy-volt-costs-taxpayers-$250000 Each Chevy Volt Costs Taxpayers $250,000]", ''New American'', 22 December 2011</ref>
The '''Chevy Volt''' is a hybrid car produced by [[GM]]. Unlike the Prius it uses lithium-ion batteries and can run on only the electric motor for an extended period.<ref>"[http://www.chevrolet.com/volt-electric-car/specs/trims.html 2014 Volt Models & Specs]"</ref> The 149 HP electric motor can propel the vehicle to 101 mph and after the 16 kWh battery is depleted the gasoline engine switches on to provide energy for the motor and can couple itself to the wheels directly when above 70 mph.<ref>"[http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/alternative/1010_2011_chevrolet_volt_test/ First Test: 2011 Chevrolet Volt]", ''Motor Trend'', Dec. 2010.</ref> The Volt, like any automobile with a 16 kWh battery or larger, is eligible for a $7,500 tax rebate when purchased.<ref>https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Plug-In-Electric-Vehicle-Credit-(IRC-30-and-IRC-30D)</ref> One study claims that the car costs taxpayers the equivalent of $250,000 per vehicle.<ref>"[https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/sectors/item/4387-each-chevy-volt-costs-taxpayers-$250000 Each Chevy Volt Costs Taxpayers $250,000]", ''New American'', 22 December 2011</ref>
GM has announced that the car is being phased out. Production will end in March 2019.<ref>"[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gm-chevy-volt-climate-obama-trump_us_5bfd7977e4b0eb6d93146bee The Chevy Volt Is A Dream Car And Now GM Is Killing It]".</ref>
== Ownership Satisfaction==
== Ownership Satisfaction==