GM released first official image of OPEL Ampera

Opel Ampera

RÜSSELSHEIM : March 1, 2009 - GM has released the official image of The Volt to Ampere, Opel Ampera - the European Chevrolet Volt that be made world premiere at 2009 Geneva Motor Show, this week.

Opel Ampera teaser image

Opel Ampera featured with the same Voltec plug-in hybrid system as the Chevy Volt. Distances up to 60 km., the pure electric vehicle back - with power from its lithium-ion battery, which in a normal 230 VAC outlet is loaded. The Ampera combined with a small internal combustion engine as a generator is fed with electricity and a range of more than 500 miles possible.

GM has planned to launch the Ampera in 2011.

[Source : GM-Opel]