Extreme weather testing is important for any new vehicle in order to evaluate how various components will respond to extreme climates. But for a vehicle like the Chevrolet Volt, its even more important as the car incorporates advanced technology such as its generator and lithium ion battery which perhaps require more thorough testing. That’s why GM engineers have recently braved the icy cold weather of Kapuskasing, Ontario Canada.
The extreme weather testing is necessary to ensure the Volt will perform competently in all seasons and all climates. And while the Volt won’t be available to all customers in all parts of the U.S. when it finally goes on sale later this year, it’s at least reassuring that once it does become available nationwide, it’ll be more than ready.
The currently temperature in Kapuskasing, Ontario is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Previously, the Chevy Volt has undergone weather testing in California’s Death Valley as well as the mountains of Tennessee.
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