Chevrolet receives the price of the green car AFPA 2012 the Chevrolet Volt.

The Chevrolet Volt stands once again by winning a new award, the Green Car of the year 2012 the French Automotive Press Association (AFPA). After the title of "Car of the Year 2012 'obtained early March, the Chevrolet Volt has received a second award from journalists from the motoring press, APMA members.

Giving victory this electric car, the jury AFPA tribute to innovation and performance litters by the Chevrolet brand through the Volt. Its advanced technology, thanks to the major electric system operating asset with extended autonomy, its futuristic look and his life aboard comfortable and stylisee have been particularly popular with members of the jury.

"We are very proud of this new award given by the professionals of the French automotive press for the Chevrolet Volt. The price of the green car AFPA 2012 is the last price as of a long list of awards already received by Chevrolet in the world. "Stated Ludovic Dirand, President of Chevrolet France.

The Chevrolet Volt is the first electric car that can travel 500 kilometers thanks to its lithium-ion battery of 16 kWh electric motor that powers the 111 kW/150 hp. It is possible to cover between 40 and 80 kilometers in pure battery mode, totally emission.

Augmentee in backup mode, which activates as soon as the battery has reached its minimum state of charge, a petrol engine drives a generator that powers the electric traction group. The CO2 emission in this case it is only 27 g / km.