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The Chevy Volt was first shown in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Volt is powered by a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery to power the vehicle for 40 miles of all-electric range. An on-board “range-extender” engine and generator set, powered by gasoline or E85, is used to extend the vehicles range to more than 640 miles......here