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Volt wins annual car award at Detroit auto show

Volt wins annual car award at Detroit auto show

The Chevrolet Volt has won the 2011 North American Car of the Year at the Detroit auto show. The car that runs on electricity for 40 miles before a backup gas engine kicks in beat out the Nissan Leaf, another electric, and Hyundai Sonata in the annual ceremony on the first day of media previews for the Detroit auto show.

 

G.M. Puts $41,000 Price Tag on the Volt

The carmaker has begun taking orders for the plug-in vehicle, which is expected to be at dealers in November.

 

G.M. Says Volt Will Get Triple-Digit City Mileage

G.M. Says Volt Will Get Triple-Digit City Mileage

In the city, most drivers will rely on the rechargeable battery and should get at least 230 miles per gallon, G.M. said.

 

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