Archive for April, 2008
Volt Gas Tank Shrunk - Maximum Range Reduced
When the Chevy Volt concept was first introduced it included a pair of 6 gallon tanks. At 50 mpg (under ICE range extension mode) this resulted in the car having an overall 640 mile maximum range.
Over time, as engineers have developed the car’s final internal layout, as per Volt lead engineer Andrew Farah, it became [...]
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More from Bob Lutz on the Volt Roll-out Plan
In a previous post we discussed Bob Lutz’ statement that the Volt may first go to California, Florida, Washington DC, and New York.
There was and still is a great discussion which ensued. One of dozens of interesting comments echoed by several was that perhaps it doesn’t matter as much where the Volts start rolling out, [...]
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My Fox Business Network TV Interview
I had the experience of being interviewed by Degan McDowell on the Fox Business Network on Monday.
I continue to be amazed at how much exposure this site is getting, and the opportunity to discuss the Volt on mainstream national media was quite exciting.
After all, one of the main objectives of this site is to spread [...]
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New York Now Added Among First Places to Get Chevy Volts
In a previous post about production roll-out, we heard from Bob Lutz that GM was considering an initial limited roll-out, first to California, next to Washington D.C., and finally Florida.
I for one, being a New Yorker, was little disappointed about that.
Mr Lutz, according to this excerpt from the Detroit Press seems to now have rolled [...]
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E-Flex/Chevy Volt Battery Lab Tour and Update
I had the chance to tour the Chevy Volt battery lab and hear presentations by Lance Turner and Roland Matthe, battery engineers. This was actually my second trip there (see prior post).
Lance showed us a sample of the LG/CPI pack running a series of driving cycles including the aggressive US06. The first pack has been [...]
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Production Volt Exterior Design and Appearance: When Will We See it All?
One of the top questions people ask is, "When will the final production Volt design be shown?"
I just toured GM’s Chevy Volt E-Flex Design studio. First let me be clear, GM is not showing anyone what the final production vehicle fully looks like yet.
I also spent considerable time talking to Bob Boniface, the [...]
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Higher Resolution Chevy Volt Spy Photo 1/3 Camouflage Model
I was able to get in touch with the photographer who caught the video, reporter Jeffery Gilbert. I found out that GM actually had given him permission to take that video.
As such he afforded me with the highest resolution video available, from which is the clip above. He took it with a [...]
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Production Volt Exterior Design Photoshop Rendition
GM’s not ready to show us the final Volt yet, so let’s have some fun with Photoshop. GM-Volt.com’s own graphics expert Matthew of MJay Studios took up the task of photoshopping the 1/3 prototype photo to give us a hint of what the production Volt may look like, his is above.
The one below is [...]
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Chevy Volt Interior Spy Photo
Someone took a picture of the Volt’s interior sketch (to the left). As I saw it firsthand, I can tell you it is indeed accurate, and is essentially finalized. As per interior designer Tim Crieg, what is seen on this picture will be indistinguishable from the final product although subtle features could change. [...]
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Production Volt 1/3 Scale Camouflage Spy Shot, Battery Lab, and Mule Video
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Fully Operational 40 Mile Range Chevy Volt Prototype to Hit Road This Month
During our Chevy Volt media day, myself and other journalists were given a whirlwind tour of the E-Flex battery lab. Hybrid Director Mickey Bly briefed us on the current mule (test car) status.
First, there have been four mules operational for the past 6 months. We actually got to see one on a lift, [...]
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The Chevy Volt Interior and How it Will Start
It has been a whirlwind day through the Volt battery lab, wind tunnel, VR studio, and design studio. Lots of information to get out there. Considering I was in the accompaniment of 80 other journalists, expect a flurry of articles from many sources.
The first new thing I wanted to share was what we [...]
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Recent Posts
- GM’s CEO Arrives to Capitol Hill in Chevy Volt Prototype, Senate Hearings Underway
- GM CEO Will Drive Volt Mule Inside Washington DC Today, UAW Agrees to Drop Job Bank
- GM: Out of Time, Out of Money, Out of Options
- GM Submits Long-Term Viability Plan to Congress: $18 Billion Needed
- Detroit 3 Viability Plans Go To Congress Today: GM’s CEO Will Drive to DC in Hybrid Malibu
- GM-Volt Exclusive: Bob Lutz Details Volt Mule Energy Use in Highway Driving
- GM’s Canceled LA Auto Show Conference: Was it Going to be the Volt Battery Contract Announcement?
- Flextreme Concept Wins Prestigious Design Award, Still Not Production Intent
- What Would Happen to the Chevy Volt if GM Failed?
- GM Viability Proposal Leak: CEO Likely to Work for $1 and Brands Likely to be Shed
