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In case you missed all the commotion last year when this car was introduced, let’s get clarify something: The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is not a pure electric car. Most consumers incorrectly assumed it was. This notion was helped along by the car’s name and some vague marketing. The Volt, however, is basically a plug-in hybrid, meaning it has the ability to run much faster and farther under just electric power than a normal hybrid. This means the Volt can drive up to 100 mph and anywhere from 25-50 miles without using any gasoline.

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These Corvettes were built with a Blue Flame Six, a 235 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine rated at about 150 horses. The Sticker price was a whopping $3,498. Wish you had purchased one of these? If you happen to see any Corvette on the road these days, don’t forget to wish them a Happy 58th Birthday.

The five-door compact hatchback 2011 Chevrolet Volt is GM’s first electric car. It provides 40 miles of battery range, plus a further 300 miles from a gasoline engine-generator that sends power directly to the car’s motor. It represents a major advance over gasoline-electric hybrids like the Toyota Prius, and its major competition is likely to be the Nissan Leaf.

The Volt was unveiled—to wide public acclaim—as a concept car at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Only 10,000 or so will be built for the 2011 model year, and perhaps 60,000 a year thereafter. It uses some of the same mechanical elements as the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan, but only the Volt has a lithium-ion battery pack located in the tunnel between the front seats and extending under the rear seat. It drives entirely like a “normal car,” although without any transmission shifting noises, and like most electric cars, its acceleration from a stop is brisk and continuous. So for those who have been waiting months, even years, to get their hands on a Volt, the time may be very near.

In particular, it was IBM’s so-called Rational software that GM used to design and test the Volt. IBM acquired the company Teleologic in 2007 and as a result expanded its Rational Software line into automotive applications. The software enabled engineers to quickly make changes in the system and predict the results on-the-fly as development progressed. It was GM’s goal to design this incredibly complex car so that its orchestra of computerized electronic processes operate seamlessly below the surface to simply create a fun and pleasant user experience.

The Camaro Convertible will first appear in Chevrolet showrooms in February 2011. The Convertible will be available in the same basic model offering as the Camaro Coupe-a standard 312 horsepower Direct Injection V6 model with an EPA estimated 29 MPG highway(6), and the legendary SS model featuring the 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic.

The Cruze is a much anticipated model from Chevy, and although it’s a compact, the Cruze is a leader in safety with 10 airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, antilock brakes and collapsible pedal system. All cars include OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.

This model is available as 2011 Cruze LS, 2011 Cruze 1LT, 2011 Cruze 2LT, and 2011 Cruze LTZ. Cruze offers a cavernous, quiet interior and beautifully sculpted exterior feel like luxury. Cruze is filled with performance, safety and technology features you won’t believe come in a compact.

The electric vehicle is now going through its final phases of road tests, and so far is hitting the mark.  There will be a special option on the Volt called mountain mode, which allows the driver to better deal with changing elevations. To optimize performance, drivers should turn it on before heading up the mountain, so the Volt can adjust its reserve capability. There is also a sport mode. It’s an adjustment to the pedal mapping, so those who have a heavier foot will have a more aggressive feel. It’s sure to be subtle though — the Volt draws its power from lithium-ion batteries and a 1.4-liter engine. The default mode is normal. Additionally, motorists can further adjust the car’s character by selecting eco and comfort settings for the climate control.

Through all of these variables — and the very basic electric or extended-range periods — the Volt will have one singular trait: It will feel like an electric car at all times, even when the gasoline engine kicks on. Engineers also paid special attention to the NVH, acoustics and making the engine’s turn-on as subtle as possible. The 40-mile range on electricity is still expected.

When will GM fuel cell vehicles come to the market? GM says it is focusing on producing a “production intent” program by 2015. Notice the word intent, meaning that this question is really unanswered; however, GM firmly believes that hydrogen-powered vehicles will have a place in future of powertrains.