This announcement highlights the recent work between GM and IBM, showcasing the Rational software used to develop the software system on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. GM is one of the first U.S. based automobile manufacturer to produce a next-generation "plug-in, range extended electric vehicle." It is directly propelled by an electric motor, for up to 40 miles, with a gasoline engine that will drive the vehicle up to an additional 300 miles.
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| 01 Nov 2010 | IBM Software Helps GM Speed Global Development of New Vehicles, Including 2011 Chevrolet Volt |
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IBM Software Helps GM Speed Global Development of New Vehicles, Including 2011 Chevrolet Volt
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2011 Chevrolet Volt dashboard.
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Chevrolet Volt Battery
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2011 Chevrolet Volt lithium-ion battery.
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Chvrolet Volt Battery in Car
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When the state of charge of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt's battery pack approaches 30 percent, the vehicle switches to extended range mode.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Interior
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Interior
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2011 Chevrolet Volt
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2011 Chevrolet Volt.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt in Production
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2011 Chevrolet Volt in production
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2011 Chevy Volt Test Drive
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Robert LeBlanc, IBM Senior Vice President, and GM Executive, Micky Bly, test drive the 2011 Chevrolet Volt at the IBM Research Triangle Park, NC campus.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Handshake
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GM executive Micky Bly and Robert LeBlanc, IBM Senior Vice President, showcase the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, developed in just 29 months using IBM software development tools.
Contact(s) for the Press kit
Mary Rose Greenough
IBM Media Relations
(617) 784-7227
mary_rose_greenough@us.ibm.com
John Connolly
IBM Media Relations
(617) 693-2718
jconnol@us.ibm.com