Starting in 2012, a special package will be offered to the lower the emissions even more on the already clean Chevrolet Volt. The system aids the exhaust’s catalytic converter by adding a secondary air-injection pump to filter in ambient air. This modification allows for the converter to work more efficiently, remove more pollutants and qualify the Volt to travel in California’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
“The low-emissions Volt will be a strong draw for drivers who commute daily in the most-congested driving environments in the United States,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Global Chevrolet Marketing. When the package hits for the 2012 model year, Volt owners will be able to apply for one of the 40,000 HOV stickers offered to Californians. In addition to the still-existing $7,500 federal tax credit, the upgrade will allow for another credit. Under the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project of California, Volt owners will be able to receive up to $1,500 in state rebates. And with 1,400 plus miles of car pool lanes around the golden state, it will soon be even more nice to own a Volt.
Source: Chevrolet
