Why is the Chevy Volt called an extended-range electric vehicle as opposed to simply a hybrid? Because its gasoline engine isn’t used for propulsion; simply to act as a generator to recharge the battery once electricity is depleted. That range anxiety-killing principal continues here in the all-new, 2nd generation 2016 Volt – now with 53 miles of pure electric driving before a drop of gas is combusted. A new 2 …