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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Don't have time to pay attention to the video at the moment (funny they dub male speakers with female voices).
This appears to be a series hybrid. I'm always confused if the first gen Volt was a series hybrid or not, but I know the BMW i3 with ICE was. Makes all kinds of sense to me, especially if they incorporate ~16 kWh battery that can be plugged in for an initial all electric range of 60 miles.
I'll really get excited when these technologies reach the vehicles most in need of them; larger trucks, SUVs, and vans.
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The gen1 chevy volt was both, but was primarily a series hybrid. Only under very specific situations will the engine drive the wheels directly. Which is why it was only capable of mid to high 40's MPG on the highway whereas a toyota prius could easily do better.