Bose Energy Efficient Series Sound System Debuts in Chevy Volt

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Bose Energy Efficient Series Sound System Debuts in Chevy Volt

The Energy Efficient Series sound system is the result of a Bose research project to address how sound system performance is compromised by the power, weight, and space constraints of today's more efficient, environmentally responsible vehicles.

Bose switching amplifiers use less energy and generate less heat than conventional linear amplifiers. Small and lightweight, they drive the new, highly efficient high motor force speakers to deliver the acoustic output of heavier conventional speakers. These components combine with Bose proprietary control circuitry to deliver sound reproduction at concert hall volumes, while reducing the system's total power consumption by half.

Model S and/or Roadster replacement?

[dpeilow]

And how many feet does this contribute to the Volt's 40 mile range?

[Tdave]

And how many inches does this contribute to the Volt's 40 mile range?

Fixed your post.

[efusco]

And how many feet does this contribute to the Volt's 40 mile range?

LOL! Exactly, the difference in efficiency is fractional. A great hypermiler might be able to extend the range of a full battery by 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile, but really, this is a very minor factor on total energy use.

[johnr]

You know what could really save energy ... a variable speed air conditioner. I wonder if that's in the plans for the model S, or any other upcoming EVs for that matter.

[Kevin Harney]

I have this on my current car which is a 2004 so I would not see any reason for it not to be there ....