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Jon Allen: Electric vehicle #2 gets him charged up

Jon Allen: Electric vehicle #2 gets him charged up

Jon Allen built his own electric vehicle many years ago. It took 2,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries, and he had to make it home before the charge ran out and he was stranded. When he heard about the Chevrolet Volt, he knew his life was going to change. Click through to see the rest of story.

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Chevrolet Volt homecoming: A not-so-long journey

Chevrolet Volt homecoming: A not-so-long journey

More than five dozen Chevrolet Volt owners took part in the Volt Homecoming prior to the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise. They came from near and far, and they weren’t concerned about driving beyond the limits of the Volt’s electrical charge, because – unlike all other electric vehicles – the Volt keeps rolling until you reach your destination. Click through to see some of the homecoming participants and hear their stories.

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Bob Sutherland: Chevrolet Volt is a cherry of a drive

Bob Sutherland: Chevrolet Volt is a cherry of a drive

The owner of the Cherry Republic is a proud supporter of the state of Michigan and Michigan-made products. He also publishes a newsletter that goes to 50,000 people. Those factors made him a perfect target for Chevrolet’s grassroots team. Click through to meet Bob Sutherland, and find out why he was chosen to drive a Chevy Volt for a couple of weeks.

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Mike Schwabl: Delivering the WOW … and driving it

Mike Schwabl: Delivering the WOW … and driving it

Mike Schwabl owns an award-winning marketing firm in Rochester, NY. He was one of the first people in New York state to take delivery of the Chevrolet Volt when it rolled into showrooms there earlier this year. He says that the Volt reflects his values and those of his company, and the creativity, technology and customer service surrounding the Volt have made him a delighted customer. Click through to read the full story and see what he has swimming outside his office building.

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