Last month, we had tested the ability of electric cars inaugural General Motors, Chevrolet Volt, in China. Now, the largest automaker in the United States (U.S.) it started mass production Volt at its plant, Hamtramck, Michigan.

Well, as appreciation, the prime unit of Volt will be auctioned and the results will be donated to schools in Detroit. The auction was held at the location of the factory.

Currently the prime unit of Volt does not have added value. However, in the next decade will be recorded as the history of GM's automotive technology transition from conventional to electric.

Volt prime unit will be offered in color and combination of Joule Viridian Light Neutral interior accented in dark. This unit will also be equipped with several features, such as rear camera, parking sensors, and chrome rims. Opening auction price of 50,000 U.S. dollars (USD 451.4 million), while the normal price of 41 000 Volt only U.S. dollars (USD 370.1 million).

With manufactured and marketed the product directly, Chevrolet has been beating the drums of war in the electric car segment. One of the most important competitor is the Nissan Leaf had just won the title of Best European Car of 2011. On the other hand, the price offered for competitive Leaf products, which after taxes be 25,280 U.S. dollars (USD 230 million). The original price of 32,780 U.S. dollars (USD 298 million).