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gm-volt.com - 8/26/2009
Chevy Volt Underwater Testing
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I previously had a discussion with Lance Turner, lead engineer in the Volt battery lab who also worked on the EV-1 program. I asked him if there are any special considerations about the Volt and its high power battery getting exposed to water, such as in a flood, or accident where ...
GM's Britta Gross promotes both sides of the hydrogen, EV fence
green.autoblog.com - 8/31/2009
GM's Britta Gross promotes both sides of the hydrogen, EV fence
— green.autoblog.com — 2011 Chevy Volt - Click above for high-res gallery We've heard Britta Gross, GM's manager of Hydrogen... and Electrical Infrastructure Development, speak on various occasions about the Volt and other advanced technology projects , so we're familiar with some of what she has to say. We ... (more) GM's Britta Gross promotes both sides of the hydrogen, ...

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GM executive: Full speed ahead on Chevrolet Volt -
orlandosentinel.com - 8/31/2009
GM executive: Full speed ahead on Chevrolet Volt -
— orlandosentinel.com — Talking With ... Britta Gross Britta K. Gross is a General Motors manager responsible for development of... hydrogen and electrical technologies, including the Chevrolet Volt. ( GENERAL MOTORS, WIECK / February 3 , 2009 ) (more) GM executive: Full speed ahead on Chevrolet Volt -

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businessweek.com - 8/23/2009
At GM, Dreams of an Electric Cadillac
— businessweek.com — Despite opposition from the Treasury Dept. and others, some GM execs still want to put the Chevy... Volt engine in a luxury vehicle (more) At GM, Dreams of an Electric Cadillac

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Q&A: What happens if the Chevy Volt sleeps with the fishes?
Autoblog Green — ... container and seawater was slowly added. When the water reached the battery, a series of protective measures shut the car down and sensors placed on dummy occupants proved that no harm had been done. Just for fun, click past the break for a video of a Volt IVER prototype being water tested for leaks. You'll also see an image of a Mitsubishi iMiEV being tested in the water for safety, proving GM's not the only automaker testing its EVs in this manner. [Source: GM-Volt.com] Continue reading Q&A: What happens if the Chevy Volt sleeps with ...

Chevy Volt Takes a Dive - for Safety!
Green Options — ... GM took those concerns to heart, and released some rare “behind-the-scenes” commentary on the car’s underwater testing on GM’s VoltAge blog. ...

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