The second generation Chevrolet Volt is a extended-range electric compact liftback that was produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. It debuted at the 2015 North American International Au
2017 Chevrolet Volt
Voltec 1.5L gasoline-powered engine (left) and power inverter on top of the electric motor (right)
2016 Chevrolet Volt
Frontal view of the 2017 model year Chevrolet Volt.
GM Voltec powertrain
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Voltec, formerly known as E-Flex, is a General Motors powertrain released in November 2010. The Voltec architecture is primarily a plug-in capable, battery-dominant electric vehicle with additional fo
E-Flex Propulsion System (Chevrolet Volt concept)
In this production Voltec (gen 1) powertrain, the internal combustion engine / range extender is on the left and the Voltec drive unit is on the right. The coiled bundle of orange high-voltage cables between the engine and drive unit connect the traction power inverter module (TPIM, on top) to the transaxle below (not visible).
Cutaway of second-generation Volt; engine is still on left and drive unit is on right (driver's side).
Chevrolet Volt (G1)