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Grid-Interop 2008 Plugging-in: GM’s Chevy Volt 12 November 2008 Atlanta, GA Britta Gross

Grid-Interop 2008 Plugging-in: GM’s Chevy Volt 12 November 2008 Atlanta, GA Britta Gross General Motors, R&D Hydrogen and Electrical Infrastructure Commercialization. Increasing Electrification. 10-20%. GM Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Fuel Economy Improvement 25-55%. ~30%. ~50%.

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Grid-Interop 2008 Plugging-in: GM’s Chevy Volt 12 November 2008 Atlanta, GA Britta Gross

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  1. Grid-Interop 2008 Plugging-in: GM’s Chevy Volt 12 November 2008 Atlanta, GA Britta Gross General Motors, R&D Hydrogen and Electrical Infrastructure Commercialization

  2. Increasing Electrification

  3. 10-20% GM Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Fuel Economy Improvement 25-55% ~30% ~50% Production Target is late 2010

  4. NEW Propulsion Category Extended-Range Electric Vehicle E-REV

  5. Chevy Volt Production Design

  6. Up to40miles Battery ELECTRIC DRIVE Hundreds of miles EXTENDED RANGE Driving (Gasoline or E85)

  7. Volt IS an...Extended-Range Electric Vehiclewithout range anxiety The Volt operates on battery power alone up to 40 miles without using gas or producing emissions It uses electricity to move the wheels at all timesand speeds The engine generator provides electricity to power the drive unit for extended-range capability It plugs into a standard household 120V outlet or 240V for charging

  8. Optimizing the shape of the Volt Balance aerodynamic performance & styling Functional, efficient, fun-to-drive Minimize aero drag to maximize battery range Air moves easily around the car

  9. Balance between aerodynamic performanceand styling Rounded, flushed frontfascia, closed grille,aerodynamically shaped sidemirror, sharp rear edges anda purposefully designedspoiler allow the air to stay attached and then detachquickly at the rear to reduce drag

  10. Designed from the inside out Blend of form & function Cutting-edge features,surprising intuitiveness Comfort, convenienceand safety features thatcustomers expect in afour-passenger sedan Human/machine interfaceenhancement was the priority leveraging ideas from consumer electronics products Feedback provided to driver to improve efficiency

  11. High-tech aesthetic... Warm and inviting Driver-configurable instrument display/cluster 7-inch touch screennavigation/vehicleinformation display Touch-sensitive climateand infotainment controls Optional navigation system with an onboard hard drive for maps and music storage Standard Bluetooth for cellular phone and USB / Bluetooth for music streaming

  12. Creating a new propulsion category:Extended-Range Electric Vehicle

  13. Typical Commute Why Target 40 Miles?  40 Miles Is the Key Based on U.S. Department of Transportation 2003 Omnibus Household Survey

  14. 1/6 2¢per mile 12¢ per mile

  15. 2,520 KWh How Does a Chevrolet Volt Compare? Annual Energy Usage – Electrical Appliances • Home Heating System • Central Air Conditioning • Refrigerator/Freezer • Water Heater • Clothes Dryer • Lighting • 3,524 kWh • 2,796 kWh • 2,610 kWh • 2,552 kWh • 2,520 KWh • 1,079 kWh • 940 kWh

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