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DETROIT -- May 17, 2012 : eneral Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehiclewith extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust.The vehicle will be presented June 21 to the winner of a silent auction at the annual "Q forConservation" event that generates revenue for conservationprojects throughout the state. "It's a perfect fundraiser for our crowd of environmental leaders,fueling our work to conserve Colorado landscapes," said Linda D. Campbell , chairwoman of Colorado Conservation Trust. "I am a proud Voltowner and enjoy driving electric on a daily basis. The Volt is asmart solution to rising population concerns and resource scarcityas drivers don't have to change their daily driving habits to bemore environmentally conscious." The sixth annual Q for Conservation will focus on the effects ofpopulation growth on land, water and resource management, and howconservation will shape the future of Colorado. "We are dedicated to resource preservation throughout ouroperations, and this donation enables more great work to be done toprotect our environment," said Mike Robinson , GM vice president of sustainability and global regulatoryaffairs. "It's fitting since the Volt is often the vehicle thatallows us to tell our sustainability story. It all starts withbuilding efficient vehicles that fit peoples' various needs andlifestyles." Colorado residents can save on purchasing a Volt through a federal taxcredit of up to $7,500 and a state of Colorado income tax credit of up to $6,000 . Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed May 17 Electric Vehicle Day in Colorado in recognition of Colorado Renewable Energy Society ElectricAvenue and the American Lung Association's Project FEVER (FosteringElectric Vehicle Expansion in the Rockies) events. "GM is to be applauded for delivering an outstanding vehicle with apositive environmental touch," said Brian Ross , executive director of Colorado Conservation Trust. "The Voltrepresents the kind of innovative product the world needs." The Volt has a total driving range of up to 379 miles, based on EPAestimates. For the first 35 miles, it can drive gas andtailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity storedin its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volt's battery runslow, a gas-powered engine/generator seamlessly operates to extendthe driving range another 344 miles on a full tank. Volt ownershave travelled more than 65 million miles since the vehiclelaunched late last year. Roughly two-thirds of those miles werepowered by grid electricity. I am an expert from idaccessory.com, while we provides the quality product, such as China Badge Slot Punch , Poster Display Stands Manufacturer, Magnetic File Holders,and more.
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