Engineers in England Will Begin Testing Roads That Charge Your Vehicle While You Drive On Them

BAY CITY, Mich. - Electric and hybrid car enthusiasts, listen up: engineers in England will begin testing roads that charge your vehicle while you drive on them! Recently an engineering firm in England stated that it was embarking on an 18-month trial testing roads that charge electric vehicles while they drive on them.

Chevy Volt drivers should definitely perk their ears up, because this could change the electric car game forever! Let's explain how it works... The charging lanes work by creating electromagnetic fields generated by electric cables buried beneath the road. A coil inside the bottom of a car picks up the field and converts it into electricity. The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities. The government is already committing £500 million ($569 million) over the next five years.

Usually electric vehicles can only charge while they're in park and the power turned off which is way it's so exciting that engineers in England will begin testing roads that charge your vehicle while you drive on them. Now this technology is far off from being tested by the public, let alone being integrated into the American road system. However, it is refreshing to know that pushes are being made to make driving an electric vehicle easier, therefore more appealing, to the everyday driver.

If an electric vehicle has been on your mind lately, stop by and check out the award-winning Chevrolet Volt! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website:www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Volting Across America with Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – We have a big announcement and we are so excited to share the news! Graff Bay City is Volting Across America from Bay City, MI to Portland, OR and back in celebration of Graff's 100th Anniversary!

What does it mean to Volt Across America? Well, not only is Graff celebrating a huge milestone, but our loyal team member John McFarland is also celebrating his 22nd year here at Graff Bay City! John happens to be an avid traveler and so we thought what better way to celebrate both occasions than with a great ole' cross country road trip, but with a twist! John will be Volting Across America from Bay City, MI to Portland, OR and back in the fuel-efficient Chevy Volt!

Along his journey through Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington, and then back through Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois, John is going to explore all of the local sites and see in which states he is able to find charging stations for the Volt or is able to hook up the portable charger. Not only that but this cross-country trip will show us all what the Chevrolet Volt is really made of!

The journey kicks off on September 5th and we're ready to highlight his adventures along the way, so make sure you stay tuned to all of Graff Bay City's social networks! Most importantly, go follow us on Instagram at @graffbaycity so you don't miss out on all of the amazing photos and Volting Across America giveaway!

Bon Voyage John! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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The Truth About The Chevy Volt

BAY CITY, Mich.- The 2013 Chevy Volt is a truly spectacular vehicle to hit the road, especially in a world where gas prices are unpredictable and the environment is a rising concern. But we all know it's not as easy as that. There are plenty of rumors out there about the Volt so we're here to set the record straight with The Truth About The Chevy Volt!

In short, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid vehicle with extended range capability allowing it to travel up to 50 miles on all-electric range plus an additional 340 miles on a gas-powered generator. Chargeable in just 10 hours (120V outlet) or 4 hours (240V charging station), Volt drivers average about 900 miles between fill-ups of just a nine-gallon gas tank! The Truth About The Chevy Volt is that 93% of Chevy Volt owners told Consumer Reports that they would definitely buy the car again!

Safety's no question here either. The Chevrolet Volt is a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and also received a 5-star overall New Car Assessment Program vehicle score for occupant safety. And no, you do not have to worry about a vehicle fire. There have been zero incidents of Volt fires in more than 125 million miles of real-world driving.

For a full review of every detail check out the 2013 Chevy Volt Brochure, or stop by to let us answer any questions you may have! Hank Graff Auto Group is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Graff Bay City, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Miss Michigan's Chevy Volt at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich.- We we're so excited to host Miss Michigan at our Mid-Michigan Chevy Dealership yesterday! We joined 11 other proud Chevy Dealerships in coming together to offer Miss Michigan, Angela Venditti, the use of a Chevy Volt for 12 months! As a proud Female Friendly Dealership, we were ecstatic to have such a strong woman visiting with us for the day!

Angela Venditti, Miss Michigan 2012, is from Shelby Township, MI and was crowned on June 16, 2012. Angela's major Platform Issue is Above the Influence: Keeping Kids Drug Free. She graduated from Oakland University in 2011 and wishes to become a successful Public Relations Representative one day!

Graff Bay City is a proud supporter of Miss Michigan and we encourage you to get involved with her platform issue, Keeping Kids Drug Free! Visit our dealership located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 or for more information on Graff Bay City call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website at www.graffbaycity.com.

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