Comments on: Chevy Volt in 2011?! – Bob Lutz Releases More Critical Volt Details http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:53:37 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Conservative Donnybrook » Blog Archive » Why the Volt fails to electrify consumers http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-98833 Conservative Donnybrook » Blog Archive » Why the Volt fails to electrify consumers Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:37:44 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-98833 [...] a top speed of 120mph (for a limited time) and will arrive at 60mph from a standstill in an achingly slow 8.5 to 9 seconds. That, my friends, is not exactly sprightly. I’m not sure what that [...] [...] a top speed of 120mph (for a limited time) and will arrive at 60mph from a standstill in an achingly slow 8.5 to 9 seconds. That, my friends, is not exactly sprightly. I’m not sure what that [...]

]]> By: GoAutoCraze http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-73342 GoAutoCraze Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:13:54 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-73342 The problem with setting expectations so high is that when they aren't met, the 'fall' often ends up being just as big as the hype. The problem with setting expectations so high is that when they aren’t met, the ‘fall’ often ends up being just as big as the hype.

]]> By: Jerry http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-65147 Jerry Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:48:20 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-65147 Gas Mileage? Why aren't they talking about that? If this thing only averages 45 mpg, then in 3 years GM will only be about 8 or 9 years behind the Japanese. Gas Mileage? Why aren’t they talking about that? If this thing only averages 45 mpg, then in 3 years GM will only be about 8 or 9 years behind the Japanese.

]]> By: Brad http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-64922 Brad Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:39:41 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-64922 GM should take a cue from the Volvo that came out in the 90's. It was a series hybrid car that used a gasoline powered turbine for the range-extending generator. You cannot beat the power-to-weight ratio of turbines. And as a generator, which is meant to run at a relatively constant speed, the turbine is a perfect match. I want this car, IF it's in the sub-$30K price range. This is the first plausible attempt by a non-niche manufacturer at a REAL step forward in automotive drivetrain technology. I applaud GM for the effort and hope to see real progress soon. By the way, I think the Volt front end has lines that are strikingly similar to the new Camaro body style, very nice. But in a 4-door that the family can use, even better. GM, get this rolling into my driveway soon! GM should take a cue from the Volvo that came out in the 90’s. It was a series hybrid car that used a gasoline powered turbine for the range-extending generator. You cannot beat the power-to-weight ratio of turbines. And as a generator, which is meant to run at a relatively constant speed, the turbine is a perfect match.

I want this car, IF it’s in the sub-$30K price range. This is the first plausible attempt by a non-niche manufacturer at a REAL step forward in automotive drivetrain technology. I applaud GM for the effort and hope to see real progress soon.

By the way, I think the Volt front end has lines that are strikingly similar to the new Camaro body style, very nice. But in a 4-door that the family can use, even better.

GM, get this rolling into my driveway soon!

]]> By: Alex http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-44536 Alex Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:18:54 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-44536 The battery pack does exist. It's in test mules. What GM are now doing is trying to give it 12 years of use in 1 year, and decide how it should be controlled, when the engine is force to run, what happens if you've no fuel and a 40% SOC, etc. The battery pack does exist. It’s in test mules. What GM are now doing is trying to give it 12 years of use in 1 year, and decide how it should be controlled, when the engine is force to run, what happens if you’ve no fuel and a 40% SOC, etc.

]]> By: Scott http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-44526 Scott Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:02:31 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-44526 Oh, and think about it, we would have very little, if any use for the oil producing nations if we eventually can get our useage down low enough to become self sufficient. That is the only way to beat terrorism. Starve them! Oh, and think about it, we would have very little, if any use for the oil producing nations if we eventually can get our useage down low enough to become self sufficient. That is the only way to beat terrorism. Starve them!

]]> By: Scott http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-44524 Scott Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:57:04 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-44524 This is a dream come true. We can finally "give the finger" to the middle east and their oil prices. This is only the beginning! What I'd like to know is, how much my electric bill will increase. What is the cost per full charge up on the battery? I'm sure its far less than fueling up a gas guzzler, but would still like to see some numbers. This is a dream come true. We can finally “give the finger” to the middle east and their oil prices. This is only the beginning! What I’d like to know is, how much my electric bill will increase. What is the cost per full charge up on the battery? I’m sure its far less than fueling up a gas guzzler, but would still like to see some numbers.

]]> By: John Sz http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-14104 John Sz Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:19:12 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-14104 I am wondering if they will have to do some engineering on the aircon and heating systems to lower their energy requirements. I live in Houston and aircon is a need most of the year. I am wondering if they will have to do some engineering on the aircon and heating systems to lower their energy requirements. I live in Houston and aircon is a need most of the year.

]]> By: Kevin Turek http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-11281 Kevin Turek Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:17:41 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-11281 I would not mind driving a Volt now. I currently have a 2007 Civic Hybrid after trading in my 2004 hybrid. The 0 to 60 mph time may be a bit slow for merging onto a 65 mph highway. Are prototypes available to drive now? Thank You, Kevin Turek I would not mind driving a Volt now.
I currently have a 2007 Civic Hybrid
after trading in my 2004 hybrid.

The 0 to 60 mph time may be a bit slow for
merging onto a 65 mph highway.

Are prototypes available to drive now?
Thank You,
Kevin Turek

]]> By: The D http://gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-9047 The D Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:10:56 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/20/chevy-volt-in-2011-bob-lutz-releases-more-critical-volt-details/#comment-9047 The idea of an electric car is fantastic, the attitude of Chevy, I must remember, is to still appeal to car dudes. I just want to reduce our dependence to oil. now, not in 2011. I am working on my own conversion, it is ugly though and I want a reliable car. Come on Chevy, do it right and good. Also, let's charge batteries from renewables. The idea of an electric car is fantastic, the attitude of Chevy, I must remember, is to still appeal to car dudes. I just want to reduce our dependence to oil. now, not in 2011. I am working on my own conversion, it is ugly though and I want a reliable car. Come on Chevy, do it right and good. Also, let’s charge batteries from renewables.

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