GM on the critical path -- Why Volt? -- Creating the heart of Volt -- Engineering with a maniacal focus -- A unique electrified transaxle -- Codifying the car -- Sweating the body details -- A chassis that cruzes -- A new role for the ICE -- Flogging a mule -- Charging and connectivity
Summary
This compendium presents the most complete design and engineering story available anywhere about this groundbreaking new vehicle. It also introduces you to the engineering team and how they made the world's first production extended-range electric vehicle a reality
Topics include the Volt's systems, components, and model-based design; a behind-the-wheel look at a Volt prototype; and how the Volt's engineering team used OnStar to collect test drive data from preproduction Volt vehicles. There is also an interview with GM's Micky Bly in which the executive explains how the Volt program enabled GM to take new approaches to vehicle electrical architectures
Notes
Title from PDF title page (SAE Web site, 08/03/2012)
