I Love Graff Durand: Chevy Volt Batteries

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

2016 Chevrolet Volt Achieves Impressive Fuel Economy

DURAND, Mich.– Are you still a skeptic when it comes to electric vehicle technology? We understand your apprehension about the dependability of an electric system as opposed to sticking with the traditional gasoline engine, but the 2016 Chevrolet Volt achieves impressive fuel economy that could change your mind.

Here’s why you should love the Volt: You can drive it 53 miles on pure electricity, up 15 miles from the current Volt, but even more convincing is the Volt achieves 106 miles per gallon electric when you combine the electric drive modes and gasoline operation. On top of that, you get 42 mpg without using the electric drive modes, so either way you’re getting amazing gas mileage.

Right now, Volt owners drive on the vehicle's battery 80 percent of the time. Chevrolet expects that number to increase to 90 percent with the 2016 Volt, and projects it will be capable of traveling 1,000 miles before needing a gas fill-up.

Those are some hefty claims, but the new Volt’s 246-pound weight loss and a new, more efficient 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine definitely play into the improved mpg specifications. Comparatively, the new Volt gets 106 mpg combined to the current Volt’s 37 mpg combined –– that’s a serious upgrade.

The caveat is you’ll end up paying $33,995 for the new Volt, which is more than the current model. However, it seems completely worth it when the 2016 Chevrolet Volt achieves impressive fuel economy, plus the price really isn’t too steep considering how much other comparable sedans cost. You can order yours sometime between late August and fall 2015 at our Clio area Chevy dealer where we also have plenty of certified pre-owned cars and trucks.

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Recycled Chevy Volt Batteries Help Power Facilities

DURAND, Mich.– As a result of Chevy's innovative spirit, recycled Chevy Volt batteries help power facilities such as the GM Enterprise Data Center at its Milford Proving Ground, the newest GM IT building.

In conjunction with a 74-killowatt ground-mount solar array and two 2kW wind turbines, five used Chevy Volt batteries help generate 100Mwh annually for the new IT building, which is an amount equal to the energy usage of 12 households.

This isn’t the first time Chevy has taken a step in a greener direction. Volt batteries that are no longer useful under the hood have also been repurposed as bat houses and nesting boxes for endangered duck species.

So how do recycled Chevy Volt batteries help power facilities like the new IT building? The Volt usually gets power from a band of energy in the battery pack and leaves behind plenty of juice for stationary use. The leftover juice alone isn’t very useful to a Volt, but it can provide plenty of beneficial energy to a building.

Repurposed Volt batteries are also sustainable, as they can store unneeded energy and send excess energy back to a grid that supplies the Milford campus. The batteries also provide backup energy to the IT building in the case of a power outage.

Chevy’s innovative nature has propelled it to a level of environmental awareness that most other automakers have yet to reach. Taking charge of their energy usage and finding a creative way to mitigate wastefulness has earned the new IT building the LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Hopefully other automakers find similar ways to cut down on energy usage through innovative decisions like Chevy’s. But when it comes to going green, it’s unlikely that any other automaker will surpass the achievements Chevy has made. All you have to do is take a look at the energy efficiency of the New Chevy Cars and New Chevy Trucks at your Genesee County Area Chevrolet Dealer to see what we mean!

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!

Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand

At Hank Graff Chevrolet, we are revolutionizing the car buying experience. We are doing this by providing all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun. After all, we believe getting behind the wheel of a new car should be exciting!

When you visit our dealership, you’ll find that our team members enjoy being here. You will hear a lot of laughter, jokes, and genuine enjoyment echo throughout our dealership’s lobby. This fun atmosphere is what keeps customers coming back to our dealership time and time again!