Garrett@EVC
05-14-2014, 03:08 PM
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Technology
Be electric
The all-new 2014 Spark EV features a lithium-ion battery that offers gas and tail pipe emissions-free power and performance. This urban vehicle utilizes some of the same cutting-edge electric power technology proven in the Chevrolet Volt, the best-selling plug-in car of 2012. Spark EV includes regenerative braking, which captures energy that would otherwise be lost while braking, decelerating or going downhill. It also offers liquid thermal conditioning, which maximizes its performance in extreme weather conditions. This provides the best performance from the battery and helps ensure its longevity. And the battery is backed by an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warrantyâ€*.
Get ready for takeoff
Spark EV features an innovative electric propulsion system drive unit paired with a lithium-ion battery. Without the traditional transmission, torque has nowhere to go except directly to the tires and the road. This is why Spark EV achieves 0 to 60 mph in under 7.6 seconds. With 400 lbs.-ft of torque, the connection is direct: head, right foot, power, pavement. Tuned specifically for its electric propulsion system, Spark EV puts power in all the right places at the moment it’s needed for a sporty and responsive ride. Fun fact: this mini car is best-in-class when it comes to torque, generating more than the Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche Carrera S. And Spark EV features a turning radius of 33.8 feet, which beats out the Mini Cooper, so parallel parking in the city is seamless and simple.
Charge it up
Two current charging options for the 2014 Spark EV give city drivers choices. The standard 120V cordâ€* plugs into any household outlet. For a faster charge, available 240V chargers can fully charge the battery in just seven hours. Have an available 240V charger installed where you park your Spark EV so you can plug in at night and be good to go by morning. Spark EV owners and lessees are eligible for up to a $500 discount toward the purchase of a 240V charger from Bosch. Professional installation is required, so visit Bosch Automotive Service Solutions for more information.
Also, coming soon is SAE Combo Fast Charging, the newest charging option on Spark EV that will be available near the end of 2013. Chevrolet will be offering this new out-of-home charging feature as an available optionâ€* on select vehicles estimated to start arriving in dealerships by December. The revolutionary SAE Combo Fast-Charging stations can charge the battery to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. It’s the future of electric charging. Look for public fast-charging stations to start appearing in late 2013.
No matter how you charge Spark EV, you will feel the savings. With an average of 128 MPGe cityâ€* and 109 MPGe highwayâ€*, and an average range of 82 milesâ€* per charge, Spark EV brings you savings for the long haul. With an EPA-estimated fuel cost savings of $9,000 over 5 yearsâ€* compared to the average new vehicle, Spark EV owners will save an estimated $150 a month.
More info here - http://www.chevrolet.com/spark-ev-electric-vehicle.html
Technology
Be electric
The all-new 2014 Spark EV features a lithium-ion battery that offers gas and tail pipe emissions-free power and performance. This urban vehicle utilizes some of the same cutting-edge electric power technology proven in the Chevrolet Volt, the best-selling plug-in car of 2012. Spark EV includes regenerative braking, which captures energy that would otherwise be lost while braking, decelerating or going downhill. It also offers liquid thermal conditioning, which maximizes its performance in extreme weather conditions. This provides the best performance from the battery and helps ensure its longevity. And the battery is backed by an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warrantyâ€*.
Get ready for takeoff
Spark EV features an innovative electric propulsion system drive unit paired with a lithium-ion battery. Without the traditional transmission, torque has nowhere to go except directly to the tires and the road. This is why Spark EV achieves 0 to 60 mph in under 7.6 seconds. With 400 lbs.-ft of torque, the connection is direct: head, right foot, power, pavement. Tuned specifically for its electric propulsion system, Spark EV puts power in all the right places at the moment it’s needed for a sporty and responsive ride. Fun fact: this mini car is best-in-class when it comes to torque, generating more than the Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche Carrera S. And Spark EV features a turning radius of 33.8 feet, which beats out the Mini Cooper, so parallel parking in the city is seamless and simple.
Charge it up
Two current charging options for the 2014 Spark EV give city drivers choices. The standard 120V cordâ€* plugs into any household outlet. For a faster charge, available 240V chargers can fully charge the battery in just seven hours. Have an available 240V charger installed where you park your Spark EV so you can plug in at night and be good to go by morning. Spark EV owners and lessees are eligible for up to a $500 discount toward the purchase of a 240V charger from Bosch. Professional installation is required, so visit Bosch Automotive Service Solutions for more information.
Also, coming soon is SAE Combo Fast Charging, the newest charging option on Spark EV that will be available near the end of 2013. Chevrolet will be offering this new out-of-home charging feature as an available optionâ€* on select vehicles estimated to start arriving in dealerships by December. The revolutionary SAE Combo Fast-Charging stations can charge the battery to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. It’s the future of electric charging. Look for public fast-charging stations to start appearing in late 2013.
No matter how you charge Spark EV, you will feel the savings. With an average of 128 MPGe cityâ€* and 109 MPGe highwayâ€*, and an average range of 82 milesâ€* per charge, Spark EV brings you savings for the long haul. With an EPA-estimated fuel cost savings of $9,000 over 5 yearsâ€* compared to the average new vehicle, Spark EV owners will save an estimated $150 a month.
More info here - http://www.chevrolet.com/spark-ev-electric-vehicle.html