Video: GM’s Rough Road Chevy Volt Testing

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 [...]

Chevy Volt is the Centerpiece for Many Rapidly Emerging Industries

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

GM’s Expectations for the Chevy Volt

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Volt Chief Frank Weber Going to Opel

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

GM CEO Says Help Needed to Achieve Mass Adoption of Electric Cars

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

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Chevy Volt Engine Generator Operates Between 1200 and 4000 RPM

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. [...]