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General Motors will use the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to showcase its latest electric concept car, the Chevrolet Volt. The hybrid car can deliver the equivalent of of 150 miles per gallon, while offering a top speed of 120 mph, and a zero to sixty time of 8.5 seconds.

The so-called plug-in hybrid has a charge time of 6.5 hours, and can travel 40 miles on batteries alone. For many customers, this could mean the daily commute would require no gasoline.

As with any hybrid, an onboard generator recharges the batteries when the gasoline motor is running. What makes the Volt unique is that's the only thing the gas motor does ? in other words, it never drives the wheels directly. Maximum range ? with a full tank of gas and charged batteries ? is an impressive 640 miles. GM anticipates urban fuel economy of around 100 mpg. The uniquely-styled sedan weighs 3200 lbs and will seat four passengers.

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