80 Volts in Pre-Production

After the first concept and running prototypes, there are now 80 pre-production versions of the Volt out on the streets, carrying out the necessary road tests before the new model officially invades the mass market.

With its resistance to high and low temperatures and its security and reliability features, the Volt will undergo rugged testing before it hits the commercial market at the end of 2010.

The Chevy Volt is an electric car whose battery pack is recharged by the engine. It will cost around $40 000 USD, excluding buying incentives offered from particular states. Interestingly, CBS Late Show host David Letterman has reserved the first model to come off the lines.