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Old 10-11-2010, 10:47 PM   #23 (permalink)
bennelson
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Daox, let's throw a propane generator on the back of the Electro-Metro and beat the Volt hands down.

I already have the license plates!



Seriously though (although I am fairly serious about the propane generator hybrid...) Motortrend just had a pretty good review of the Volt.

I WAS a bit surprised about it having a clutch setup between the engine and tranny.

I don't know how anyone could look at this diagram and call it an electric car!?

(Image from Motortrend.com)

Sure looks like a hybrid to me!
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