Comments on: Spy Photos: Chevy Volt Mule on the Test Track http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:32 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Howxotk http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-93587 Howxotk Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:16:59 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-93587 Hmmmmm, doesn't quite look like the car that gets good mileage and the girl as previously advertized, no thanks Hmmmmm, doesn’t quite look like the car that gets good mileage and the girl as previously advertized, no thanks

]]> By: Tagamet http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37335 Tagamet Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:23:36 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37335 Got NOVA set to TIVO. At least here in Penna, that episode is airing 4 times (including some in the weeee hours). Thanks for the heads-up! Oh, and Bill, I too am waiting (and wondering) when we get the official "It's a production vehicle" notice! Got NOVA set to TIVO. At least here in Penna, that episode is airing 4 times (including some in the weeee hours). Thanks for the heads-up!

Oh, and Bill, I too am waiting (and wondering) when we get the official “It’s a production vehicle” notice!

]]> By: Guy Incognito http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37323 Guy Incognito Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:41:57 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37323 Heres a pic of the Volt's ICE (very large image): http://media.gm-powertrain.at/powertrain-media/media/images/200308200001_01.jpg Heres a pic of the Volt’s ICE (very large image):
http://media.gm-powertrain.at/powertrain-media/media/images/200308200001_01.jpg

]]> By: Guy Incognito http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37322 Guy Incognito Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:40:06 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37322 #24 Bill R The Volt's ICE does exist. Heres the forum link where its discussed: http://gm-volt.com/volt-discussion/?forum=1&topic=213&page=1&tp=5 #24 Bill R
The Volt’s ICE does exist.
Heres the forum link where its discussed:
http://gm-volt.com/volt-discussion/?forum=1&topic=213&page=1&tp=5

]]> By: omegaman66 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37279 omegaman66 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:25:04 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37279 #31 and #32 Glad ot se this part of the vehicle finally mentioned on here. So much is being made over the batteries that the electric drive system keeps getting left out although it is a HUGE leap in the right direction. We all cheer for the volt and other tech advance such as li ion batteries but the thing that make me step back and go "you stupid so in so's" (meaning ALL of the car manufactures) is that they volt without the battery could have been built many many years ago. Which means we could have been driving a car very similar to the volt at least 15 years ago if not 50! Also this would have set the stage such that battery tech would have been put on the front burner much sooner than it was. #31 and #32

Glad ot se this part of the vehicle finally mentioned on here. So much is being made over the batteries that the electric drive system keeps getting left out although it is a HUGE leap in the right direction.

We all cheer for the volt and other tech advance such as li ion batteries but the thing that make me step back and go “you stupid so in so’s” (meaning ALL of the car manufactures) is that they volt without the battery could have been built many many years ago. Which means we could have been driving a car very similar to the volt at least 15 years ago if not 50!

Also this would have set the stage such that battery tech would have been put on the front burner much sooner than it was.

]]> By: George K http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37270 George K Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:27:00 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37270 Jeff M #18 Thanks for the assist. Thats me right above you. Jeff M #18

Thanks for the assist. Thats me right above you.

]]> By: Grizzly http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37266 Grizzly Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:48:19 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37266 mmcc #22 I caught that by accident a week ago while doing a DVR search on Nova after the outstanding episode on space craft Cassini/Hugens. I was surprised to find this, and if it's half as good as the last few NOVA episodes I've seen you probably won't want to miss it. mmcc #22

I caught that by accident a week ago while doing a DVR search on Nova after the outstanding episode on space craft Cassini/Hugens. I was surprised to find this, and if it’s half as good as the last few NOVA episodes I’ve seen you probably won’t want to miss it.

]]> By: Rashiid Amul http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37265 Rashiid Amul Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:46:53 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37265 Joe #21, When the Prius was introduced in the USA in 2001, the published retail price of the car was US$19,995. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prius#2001-2003_Prius_.28model_NHW11.29 I agree that it is usual for new items to be priced higher, however I think the Volt has to do the opposite to gain a foothold with the masses. Otherwise people will continue to buy other brands. Joe #21, When the Prius was introduced in the USA in 2001, the published retail price of the car was US$19,995.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prius#2001-2003_Prius_.28model_NHW11.29

I agree that it is usual for new items to be priced higher, however I think the Volt has to do the opposite to gain a foothold with the masses.
Otherwise people will continue to buy other brands.

]]> By: Rashiid Amul http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37264 Rashiid Amul Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:41:56 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37264 ThombDbhomb #8. I agree. The Volt will not be competition to the Prius of GM doesn't make the price similar to it. ThombDbhomb #8. I agree. The Volt will not be competition to the Prius of GM doesn’t make the price similar to it.

]]> By: Rashiid Amul http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37263 Rashiid Amul Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:40:32 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/2008/04/16/spy-photo-chevy-volt-mule-on-the-test-track/#comment-37263 mmcc #22, Thanks for the reminder. I will program my VCR to record it. Yes, I still have a VCR. mmcc #22, Thanks for the reminder. I will program my VCR to record it. Yes, I still have a VCR.

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