OKEMOS, Mich.– You don’t become the best automaker around
by sticking to old habits. That’s why Chevy invested so much into developing an
energy efficient vehicle like the Volt. Now they’re taking that efficiency in a
new direction as Chevy repurposes used
Volt batteries for areas unrelated to driving.
Along with a 74-killowatt ground-mount solar array and two
2kW wind turbines, five Chevy Volt batteries currently produce 100Mwh annually
for the GM Enterprise Data Center at its Milford Proving Ground, which is GM’s
newest IT building. That amount of energy is equal to the usage of 12
households.
Surprised that five used Chevy Volt batteries could help
power an entire new IT building? Here’s how it works: The Volt pulls its power
from a band of energy in the battery pack, leaving remnants of useful battery
juice, which is used to help power this facility.
Taking action on energy conservation like this has lead
Chevy’s new IT building to achieve the LEED Gold certification from the U.S.
Green Building Council, a coveted award given to the most innovative and
environmentally friendly companies.
Don’t assume Chevy Volt batteries are only good for powering
facilities, though. Chevy repurposes used
Volt batteries in other creative ways, like turning them into bat houses
and nesting boxes for endangered duck species.
Other automakers do their time with energy conservation and
environmental awareness, but none of them seem to be on par with Chevy. By now
you shouldn’t need us to prove this, but if you need some verification come see
how the New Chevy Cars and New Chevy Trucks at our Okemos Dealership represent
this automaker’s innovative nature!
Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!
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