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Chevrolet Spark EV

The Chevrolet Spark EV is an electric version of the American utility. Its price in the U.S. is less than $ 25,000, including government incentives. Marketing in Europe is to be confirmed.

On sale in summer
The Chevrolet Volt represents over 50% of all sales of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States, and the Spark EV reaps benefits of development programs accredited electric motors and batteries of the brand. When it goes on sale in summer, it is estimated that the Spark EV will have a major autonomous power segment. It will be the first electric vehicle to offer faster charging function SAE DC Combo, which allows loading the Spark EV to 80% in just 20 minutes.

 "When you design a 100% electric city car, loaded with technology and can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in less than eight seconds, get customers do not miss its a fuel injection," said Mark Reuss, President of General Motors North America.  "The Volt, and now the Spark EV, Chevrolet not only shows that electric vehicles knows better than anyone, but we also know how to help customers get the most partido.»

Inside the Spark EV, the most important functions of the vehicle are displayed in an intuitive and clear in one of its two color LCD screens seven-inch, high resolution and reconfigurable. For user, this information includes an indicator that shows the expected range depending on driving style and other factors.

In addition, the Spark EV urban drivers have very handy all your music with the exclusive Chevrolet MyLink multimedia system as standard, which allows access to-information and entertainment services to smartphones as navigation applications integral (BringGo) and radio Internet (TuneIn, Pandora and Stitcher). Customers with an iPhone 4S or later will also enjoy Apples Siri application.

In addition to the previously announced markets, such as California and South Korea, the Spark EV will also be sold at participating dealerships Oregon, Canada and elsewhere. The Spark EV will enjoy the coveted HOV lanes (High Occupancy Roads) of California.

The soul of the Spark EV
The Spark EV is driven by an advanced battery and electric motor. It consists of a coaxial transmission unit and an electric motor designed by GM offering 130 hp (110 kW) and 55 kg / m (542 Nm) of torque, providing benefits instant acceleration. In addition, it is estimated that the lithium ion battery over 20 kWh offer one of the largest electrical autonomy in its segment.

The drive unit and motor are mounted with supplied parts from the U.S. and elsewhere in the GM plant in White Marsh has (Maryland). It is the first time an American brand manufactures a full set of modern electric motor and transmission unit for an electric vehicle in this country.

The long battery life of the Spark EV is designed to be safe, durable and reliable, and has a warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles (160,934 km). It consists of a lithium ion battery homer 254 kg, with a volume of 133 liters and 336 prismatic cells.

 "The Spark EV battery has undergone more than 200,000 hours of testing in our laboratories baterías global systems," explained Pamela Fletcher, Head of Electric Vehicle Engineering Chevrolet.  "It offers outstanding durability and passed the same tests of tolerance to extremes that battery Volt.»

Peak Load Technology
The Spark EV is the first 100% electric vehicle in North America to offer the optional Combo SAE DC fast charge, which charges the battery to 80% in about 20 minutes. An integrated charging receptacle supports three platforms Charger: fast charge DC, 240 V AC and 120 V AC.

Using a specific socket 240 V, the Spark EV recharges in less than seven hours. Owners can program the output according to departure time or during peak hours. They can also manage and monitor remote vehicle OnStar.com computer, or special application Mobile Chevrolet and OnStar Remote Link. The Spark EV comes standard with OnStar service for three years.

Foreign energy-saving technology that wastes inside
During development of the Spark EV, Chevrolet set out to help customers conserve much energy as possible to maximize battery life. An important way to achieve this is to improve the cars aerodynamics. The designers and aerodynamic engineers assessed all details Spark petrol and managed to increase the real autonomy of four kilometers.

The Spark EV is offered in colors Electric Blue, Black Granite, Summit White, Ice Silver and Titanium. Inside, designers have strived to create a comfortable and spacious cabin with noise reduction technology and a combination of chrome and electric blue.