Comments on: BREAKING: First Lithium-ion Prototype Chevy Volt Running

By: david

david — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:29:59 +0000

What did GM do with the EV car they had 20 years ago. GM refused to sell it. Just ask all the folks that had one and were forced to return them under protest including Mel Gibson. The cars were crushed and recycled. The EV was a great electric car 20 years ago!

By: FriendyAnil

FriendyAnil — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:27:51 +0000

hello sir i read your post and i appreciate your feelings that you are apologize for any rude comment for this site.and sir every person has their own feelings so why are you irritate from those people you just think about Christ and serve him.
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By: voltare

voltare — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:17:20 +0000

I wonder why they didn’t call it the Chevy Voltaire? Too risky it will be associated with with the Chevy Corvair?

By: amoutradvado

amoutradvado — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:09:51 +0000

Thank you

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:10:21 +0000

I’ve been happily buying Japanese for years. I currently have 4 (Previa, 4Runner, Avalon, Solara). Honestly it would take a lot for me to even look twice at an American-made vehicle. The few I’ve had were disappointing. BUT the price of gas is a game-changer. I’m now VERY interested in any electric vehicle and would seriously consider a Volt. I consider this GM’s last chance to get me as a customer. I’m rooting for them but sadly think that in the end the Japs will prevail. I will probably have a Prius in my driveway within a year.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:19:25 +0000

DONT LET US DOWN GM!

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:42:57 +0000

I agree Brian. It may be a bit clunky now though and not add much meaningful HP.

Stick around for photovoltaic paint.

The surface of your house becomes a collector of photons that stream into your life as electrons to power and sell. I’d guess 3 years. A vehicle appropriate paint would be sleeker than current sheets and add to ones electron wealth.

The e race is on, best of luck GM.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:36:52 +0000

In response to JordanM, you are absolutely right. The Japanese do not need to emulate the American ideas or their production processes. Factually, the Japanese have been kicking our butts on the development and assembly lines ever since they adopted Six-Sigma production processes. The American refused to accept quality improvement ideals up until Japan started saturating the world market with better quality products. Then, and only then, did the American auto makers start to pay attention – then their market share became a problem. On the bright side, we still have our national pride, and we intend to use it -

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:30:18 +0000

This is a truly momentous occasion! I need to ask the general public a question that’s been plaguing me since the EV-1 days. Why don’t the engineers design photovoltaic panels into the roof, trunk lid, and/or the hood? This makes perfect sense and it would reduce the need for “plugging in” at night to charge. Now, I don’t know all of the statistics, but – Think of it this way, we typically drive to and from work – a trip that last about 20 minutes or so. Now, the car sits in the parking lot the remainder of the work day…just sitting there doing nothing. So, why not allow the batteries to charge from the power of the sun – FOR FREE! If you read this, and you think it makes sense, go to the GM Volt web site and help push this idea to the executives…show the need! Why trade the cost of gasoline for the cost of electricity when it can be provided to you all day – every day – for nothing!

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sun, 18 May 2008 11:43:32 +0000

Great news