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GM Will Not Create a Line of Volt-Branded Vehicles

November 6th, 2009 | Posted in: Brand with 67 Comments

Toyota is known to be developing a strategy that uses the Prius name as a brand for an upcoming family of hybrid vehicles. It is believed a sports coupe and MPV will eventually be produced under the brand.  Toyota hopes to profit by leveraging the popularity of the car and its recognition for fuel [...]

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Video: GM’s Rough Road Chevy Volt Testing

November 5th, 2009 | Posted in: Safety with 155 Comments

A few days ago I wrote about an experience I had with my MINI E electric car.  I rode over a construction zone pothole and as a result the power electronic unit failed, making the car undriveable until it was towed and the component replaced.
At the time GM Volt executive Tony Pozawatz assured me “we [...]

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Chevy Volt is the Centerpiece for Many Rapidly Emerging Industries

November 4th, 2009 | Posted in: Grid with 144 Comments

Once in a while an epic Volt story is published in the media.  Such is the 6000 word piece penned by Bernard Avishai for Inc. magazine.
The Volt is described in truly revolutionary terms not just for its ability to drive without oil or how it would be a halo car for GM but more importantly [...]

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GM Wins* October Sales Race; Decides to Keep Opel Citing Improved Financial Health

November 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Financial with 148 Comments

Monthly Sales:
Alright, who lost the script? GM is supposed to finish last in these things aren’t they? (I mean after Chrysler of course) Yet, the numbers are in, and GM stands as the only manufacturer of the ‘top 5′ to record a gain:
GM +.4% (177,603 vehicles sold)
Toyota -3.5% (152,165 [...]

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One-Year Left to Volt Launch: Has the Date Slipped?

November 2nd, 2009 | Posted in: Launch with 136 Comments

In case you haven’t noticed it’s November 2009, and there’s just one last year left until someone can buy a Volt.
GM has internally targeted what it calls a production launch date for the Volt of November 2010.  This date was first publicly stated by Bob Lutz, exactly two years ago in November 2007.  Read post [...]

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GM’s Expectations for the Chevy Volt

November 1st, 2009 | Posted in: Marketing with 148 Comments

Martin Lamonica of CNET had the chance to interview Tony Posawatz, the Volt’s vehilce line director about what GM’s expectations were for the car.
As to whether GM believes the Volt will be a commercial success Posawatz replied ominously “all bets are off if gas prices are under two bucks a gallon.”
“We don’t anticipate that in [...]

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7 Questions for Site Founder/Neurologist/NYC Marathon Runner Lyle Dennis

October 31st, 2009 | Posted in: Original GM-Volt Interviews with 85 Comments

Around 3 years ago, a neurologist named Lyle Dennis decided he just had too much free time on his hands and decided to start a site chronicling the progress and development of a vehicle named the Chevrolet Volt.
Since then, Lyle has researched, interviewed and penned well over a thousand articles on the subject. To [...]

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Volt Chief Frank Weber Going to Opel

October 30th, 2009 | Posted in: General with 96 Comments

Those who follow the Volt closely know Frank Weber has been a key figure.
He is the German-born engineer with the job of Volt vehicle line executive, making him as the leader of the Volt program, reporting to the VP level.
I have had the chance to interview and meet Frank many times.  His precision, attention to [...]

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GM Delays Launch of Volt’s ‘Sister’ Car, the Chevrolet Cruze

October 30th, 2009 | Posted in: Production, Timeline with 86 Comments

GM has announced that the Chevrolet Cruze’s introduction in North America has been delayed, moving from April of 2010 into the third quarter, namely August. In the meantime, the Cobalt will soldier on until the Cruze’s arrival.
This news is especially of interest to the Volt community, because both it and the Cruze [...]

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MINI E Pothole Fail, GM Working Hard on Chevy Volt Quality

October 28th, 2009 | Posted in: Engineering, Prototypes, Safety with 123 Comments

As some readers may know, I am one of 100 people in New York who are leasing the MINI E electric car for one year.  I recently passed 5000 miles of driving the car, and for the most part am very happy with it, especially in that all those miles have been covered without using [...]

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Bob Lutz Implies Chevy Volt Will Get Between 40 and 50 MPG in Charge-Sustaining Mode

October 27th, 2009 | Posted in: Efficiency, Generator with 196 Comments

GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz was interviewed on Fox Business News.  The entire interview can be watched at the bottom of the post.
Just as vehicle line director Tony Posawatz was asked by Fox the other day, Lutz was also asked what the Chevy Volt’s MPG will be when it is running in charge-sustaining mode, after the [...]

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Chevy Volt Engine Generator Operates Between 1200 and 4000 RPM

October 26th, 2009 | Posted in: Engineering, Generator with 123 Comments

The Chevy Volt’s 1.4 L 4 cylinder flex fuel generator garners a lot of attention and discussion online.
It is this range-extender that make the car so unique. Although the Volt always operates as an EV, once the battery’s state of charge reaches roughly 30% this generator powers on, providing electricity to the motor. [...]

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