Meet the Chevy Volt’s sexy cousin –the Opel Ampera. The Volt is a pretty slick looking car, but the Ampera really stands out. The front end, especially, is daring and very distinct.
Hardware-wise, the Ampera will likely be exactly the same as the Volt – perhaps a few small modifications for our European brethren. The platform and basis are the same though – you should be able to drive an estimated 40 miles on a fully charged Ampera, without using a single drop of gasoline. After the battery is depleted, the Ampera will turn into a sort of backwards hybrid – the gas engine will run to charge the batteries, powering the electric motor.
The hardware is solid, as we already know. The looks are impressive too. With the higher gasoline prices in Europe – I think the Ampera could be a huge hit. Hopefully GM can ride out this recession /depression and stick around, so we can enjoy the great new cars they have in the pipeline.
