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Old 10-30-2008, 07:02 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Hello,

The Volt probably weighs a lot more than the EV1. And yes, it could be made into a serial hybrid, and probably be redesigned to be a 4 seater more easily than finishing the Volt.

The Aptera is supposed to go 120 miles on a 10kWh battery, while the Volt goes just 40 miles on a 16kWh battery. The Aptera hybrid will go 60-70 miles on the battery, and then extend the range to ~700 miles using ~5 gallons of gasoline.
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