# Sporty Plug-In Cars The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is Track Tested & Trend Hunter-Approved By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-12-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2011-chevrolet-volt References: [chevrolet](http://www.chevrolet.com/pages/open/default/future/volt.do) I’ve been living and breathing GM all day long in the lead-up to the LA Auto Show, and this morning I got to take a 2011 [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) [Volt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-alpine)—or, should I say, *the* 2011 [Chevy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-ev-electric-juice) Volt—for a few laps around a test track. It was everything I thought it *wouldn’t* be. Let me explain. We’ve done quite a bit of coverage on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and alternative fuel cars over the past two years; up until now, we’ve been trained to think that affordable electric and plug-in cars are for city slickers who’ll use it to tool around town at 40 mph or less. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt breaks this mold, especially in its one-touch Sport mode, where it’s surprisingly sprightly, responsive and fun to whip around corners. And the most surprising thing about driving the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and watching others drive it? The car is eerily quiet. You hear a gentle whir as the car accelerates, and a low, satisfying growl as the gas engine kicks on at higher rates of speed—and that’s it, save the crunch of tires on gravel. With its aggressive street presence and responsive handling, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is clearly no ordinary green car. In the gallery above, you’ll see my snaps from today’s pressers, including Bob Boniface introducing the media to the nuances of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, as well as screenshots from the Chevy Volt site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Fuel Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new and efficient alternative fuel technologies to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly vehicles. - **Electric Vehicle Performance:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Improve the speed, agility, and overall performance of electric vehicles to challenge traditional gasoline-powered cars. - **Quiet Driving Experience:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create noise-canceling solutions and innovative sound designs to enhance the quiet driving experience in electric and plug-in cars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with technology companies and invest in research and development to advance the production of alternative fuel cars. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop sustainable energy solutions and infrastructure to support the growing adoption of electric and plug-in cars. - **Automotive Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Redesign vehicle exteriors and interiors to optimize aerodynamics, enhance performance, and create a futuristic driving experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Hybrid Performance Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrified-corvette.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Style-Conscious PHEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-prime.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Off-Road EV Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Rounded Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ray.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md)