I liked their description...because it breaks it down fairly simply info four modes...I was not trying to raise the controversy again and bring out the haters/trolls.
a) Industry recent news | Design News
Edit: WayBackMachine: Electronics Boost Chevy Volt's Efficiency - 2010-11-16 17:38:00 | Design News
Electronics Boost Chevy Volt's Efficiency - The Chevy Volt is more than a green vehicle. It's a smart, seamless driving machine that in some cases exceeds the performance of gas-burning cars.
Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor, Electronics -- Design News, November 16, 2010
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Voltec drive unit now has four basic modes of operation: electric driving (low- and high-speed); and extended range driving (low- and high-speed).
Here's a quick look at the four modes as described in the article [] are additions:
b) Another excellent article with pictures (thanks WOT and others):
Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency
http://www.greencarcongress.com/201...-electric-drive-system-seamless-driver-e.html
c) Deep dive videos: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Chevy+Volt+Powertrain+Deep+Dive
a) Industry recent news | Design News
Edit: WayBackMachine: Electronics Boost Chevy Volt's Efficiency - 2010-11-16 17:38:00 | Design News
Electronics Boost Chevy Volt's Efficiency - The Chevy Volt is more than a green vehicle. It's a smart, seamless driving machine that in some cases exceeds the performance of gas-burning cars.
Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor, Electronics -- Design News, November 16, 2010
<snip>
Voltec drive unit now has four basic modes of operation: electric driving (low- and high-speed); and extended range driving (low- and high-speed).
Here's a quick look at the four modes as described in the article [] are additions:
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b) Another excellent article with pictures (thanks WOT and others):
Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency
http://www.greencarcongress.com/201...-electric-drive-system-seamless-driver-e.html
c) Deep dive videos: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Chevy+Volt+Powertrain+Deep+Dive