NEW YORK, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors unveiled a number of innovations at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The technological advances covered all areas of a vehicle -- both internal and external.
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GM's new concept car, the Chevrolet Volt, is a battery-powered electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity, thereby extending its range. The Volt can be fully charged by plugging it into a 110- volt outlet for approximately six hours each day. When the lithium-ion battery is fully charged, the Volt can deliver 40 city miles of pure electric vehicle range. When the power is depleted, a one liter, three cylinder turbo- charged engine kicks in to create electricity and replenish the battery.
The new Cadillac CTS incorporates a wide array of advanced technologies to enhance a driver's entertainment. Designed in consultation with the engineers behind the iPod and other computer and entertainment industry experts, the center console of the CTS is tailored for MP3 players. iPods or other digital music devices can be charged via a USB port, which enables playlists to appear on the car's touch-screen, and steering wheel controls can be used to advance tracks. The new CTS can also be equipped with a true digital surround sound audio system that provides concert-quality sound normally reserved for home theaters.
Ambient lighting -- in areas such as the overhead console and door-pull pockets -- enhances the interior of GM's new Malibu. All Malibu models come with OnStar Gen 7, which features standard automatic crash notification service and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. It is the first factory- installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system from On-Star. Turn-by-Turn allows consumers to talk to a line advisor, who in turn sends complete step- by-step directions to customers' vehicles -- allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.
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