VOLTEC PROPULSION SYSTEM NAMED 2012 BEST NEW TECHNOLOGY BY AJAC

General Motors of Canada - Chevrolet was honoured today at the Canadian International Auto Show when the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Voltec propulsion system as the "2012 Best New Technology." The award followed rigorous judging of 10 new technology entries by AJAC's Technology Jury made up of twelve of Canada's leading automotive journalists.

"We are very proud to receive AJAC's 2012 Best New Technology award for the Voltec propulsion system," said Kevin Williams, president and managing director at GM of Canada. "The Voltec propulsion system is the heart of the Chevrolet Volt, which combines pure electric drive and an efficient range-extending engine to create the only electric vehicle on the market today that does not require a customer to make compromises on when and where they can travel."

This award from AJAC is the second major recognition in Canada in 2012 for the Volt and its revolutionary propulsion system. The Chevrolet Volt was recently recognized as Motoring TV's "2012 Best New Green Car of the Year". Prior to receiving these honours, the Volt had already captured many major awards in North America, including:

• 2011 North American Car of the Year


• Motor Trend 2011 Car of the Year


• Green Car Journal's 2011 Green Car of the Year


• AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2011 Automobile of the Year


• Car and Driver 10Best


• Popular Mechanics 2010 Breakthrough Technology


• Ward's 10 Best Engines, recognition for Volt's advanced powertrain system

The Voltec propulsion system consists of a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and electric drive unit that provides pure electric range between 40 and 80 km, depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. A 1.4L gasoline-powered engine extends the range up to an additional 500 km on a full tank of fuel by operating the vehicle's electric drive system until the car can be plugged in and recharged or refueled. This distinguishes the Volt from electric-only vehicles, which cannot be operated when recharging is not immediately available -- such as during a power interruption or on a long-distance trip.