GM Voltec powertrain
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 fossil fuel powered series and parallel hybrid capabilities.
| GM Voltec platform | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | E-Flex |
| Production | 2010–2019 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Extended-Range EV (EREV) |
| Vehicles | Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac ELR, Holden Volt, Opel Ampera, Vauxhall Ampera |
Voltec vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt are all electrically driven, feature common drivetrain components, and will be able to create electricity on board using either a fuel cell or a gasoline motor to generate electricity. Regenerative braking contributes to the on-board electricity generation.
Voltec is a portmanteau word from Volt, Vortec and technology.
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