The Volt runs on a batter and has a small gasoline motor that kicks in when that power runs down.

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He also hopes for a small gasoline engine and a larger electric motor.

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It runs on battery power for about 40 miles, after which a small gasoline engine kicks in to power an electric motor that extends the EV range for up to 300 miles.

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