ONE vision for the the future of motoring in a carbon challenged world has gone on display at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, with GM Holden revealing the Volt electric car.
General Motors recently confirmed plans to sell the Volt in the United States from late 2010.
It can travel up to 64km purely on electric power and can then switch to a small petrol engine.
The car’s batteries can be recharged from a standard outlet in about three hours.
The car is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market but GM Holden chairman and managing director Mark Reuss today said its appearance at the Sydney show gave local motorists an early view of one of the most important technologies shaping the future of sustainable transport.
“It’s a reflection of the importance of the Australian market for General Motors that a vehicle as significant as Volt has been provided for this show,” Mr Reuss said.
“This technology is potentially the most exciting addition to GMs’ range of alternative fuels on the horizon.
“As we move forward, it will be innovative solutions such as Volt that will sustain global motoring by reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”