Comments on: The Volt Program May be Life or Death for GM http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/ 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: John http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-79114 John Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:55:02 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-79114 As the restructuring of the firm through bankruptcy the GM mother company will yield a more efficient corporation and product line with some clean technology vehicles. The company clearly isn’t a world leader. This tells clearly the state of the Caucasian mastermind. While over investing in the world currency markets while taking there mind off the general engines they are to develop left them with an ineffective money changing technique. As the restructuring of the firm through bankruptcy the GM mother company will yield a more efficient corporation and product line with some clean technology vehicles. The company clearly isn’t a world leader. This tells clearly the state of the Caucasian mastermind. While over investing in the world currency markets while taking there mind off the general engines they are to develop left them with an ineffective money changing technique.

]]> By: wwskinn3 http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-42668 wwskinn3 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:20:11 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-42668 Unless GM controls it dealers they will put huge "Dealer Markup's" on the price like they usually do.  This could drive the Volt's price out of reach.  Everytime something new comes along the dealers  mark up the price and tell you they mark it up "because they can get it".   Perhaps GM can guarantee price for those on the waiting "List" prior to delivery to dealers.  Unless GM controls it dealers they will put huge “Dealer Markup’s” on the price like they usually do.  This could drive the Volt’s price out of reach.  Everytime something new comes along the dealers  mark up the price and tell you they mark it up “because they can get it”.   Perhaps GM can guarantee price for those on the waiting “List” prior to delivery to dealers. 

]]> By: Harvey http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41960 Harvey Thu, 22 May 2008 16:30:47 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41960 Couldn't wait - bought Prius, but will consider Volt if GM ever really offers one. Tried to find Ford Escape hybrid, but my local dealer wasn't interested in locating one for me. Sure would love to have electric pickup. Couldn’t wait – bought Prius, but will consider Volt if GM ever really offers one. Tried to find Ford Escape hybrid, but my local dealer wasn’t interested in locating one for me. Sure would love to have electric pickup.

]]> By: noel park http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41755 noel park Wed, 21 May 2008 18:33:19 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41755 #82 ThombDbhomb: Thanks. If not for the dreaded "California mentality", there would be no Volt, IMHO. #82 ThombDbhomb:

Thanks.

If not for the dreaded “California mentality”, there would be no Volt, IMHO.

]]> By: Paul http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41726 Paul Wed, 21 May 2008 15:29:27 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41726 #81, ThombDbhomb: In the words of Lee Hart: (and if you have to ask who Lee Hart is, then you know nothing of the EV community in this country) When the EV1 first came out, I contacted GM and tried to find out where I could see one, drive one, how could I get one, etc. I got the typical corporate brush-off letter. I finally flew to Florida and got my chance at EVS-14 in 1997. This only increased my desire. But again, GM wanted no advice, had no surveys, and offered no hope of ever being able to buy or lease one in Minnesota. I remember hearing a story about a young law student named Ralph Nader, who sent a polite letter to GM asking about what they were doing about auto safety. He got a nice-sounding form letter back that said nothing. Attached to it was a handwritten note, apparently instructions to the signer's secretary that they forgot to remove before mailing. It said, "Send him the usual brush-off letter." #81, ThombDbhomb:

In the words of Lee Hart: (and if you have to ask who Lee Hart is, then you know nothing of the EV community in this country)

When the EV1 first came out, I contacted GM and
tried to find out where I could see one, drive one, how could I get one, etc. I got the typical corporate brush-off letter.

I finally flew to Florida and got my chance at EVS-14 in 1997. This only increased my desire. But again, GM wanted no advice, had no surveys, and offered no hope of ever being able to buy or lease one in Minnesota.

I remember hearing a story about a young law student named Ralph Nader, who sent a polite letter to GM asking about what they were doing about auto safety. He got a nice-sounding form letter back that said nothing. Attached to it was a handwritten note, apparently instructions to the signer’s secretary that they forgot to remove before mailing. It said, “Send him the usual brush-off letter.”

]]> By: William Hughes-Games http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41680 William Hughes-Games Wed, 21 May 2008 05:27:08 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41680 Brand loyalty will go down the tubes as the price of petrol and diesel rises. If you have the better electric car, you will get the sales. Brand loyalty will go down the tubes as the price of petrol and diesel rises. If you have the better electric car, you will get the sales.

]]> By: ThombDbhomb http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41654 ThombDbhomb Wed, 21 May 2008 01:31:44 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41654 #80 Grizzly Being from California, I take exception to your stereotyping. California is a fantastic State with a good record of innovation. #80 Grizzly

Being from California, I take exception to your stereotyping. California is a fantastic State with a good record of innovation.

]]> By: ThombDbhomb http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41653 ThombDbhomb Wed, 21 May 2008 01:29:24 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41653 # 78 Rashiid Amul Thanks for that. Yes, let's all get behind this Volt effort. I get the impression that everybody, management and labor, is pulling together for the "moon shot." I look forward to your continued contributions to this site. I appreciate your perspective. #79 katie “Who Killed the Electric Car” is frequently brought up here. I remember when the EV-1 was available. Many people feared the limited range. It was a two-seater. It cost around $80k to produce. So, it wasn't profitable. The movie gave an opinion. It was entertaining. But, do more research and don't buy into conspiracy theories. Become informed. We all seem to want a quality, affordable electric car. But, we have come to expect certain things from our cars. The technology is getting to a point where we might actually get electric cars that satisfy the masses. The Volt will be a logical link in the evolution of car technology. It will be an electric car for the first 40 miles. GM is definitiely wih the program. The Volt is coming. Even an all electric Volt is being considered. But, it is a big undertaking. Be patient. p.s., other automakers are also pursuing the electrification of the automobile. # 78 Rashiid Amul
Thanks for that. Yes, let’s all get behind this Volt effort. I get the impression that everybody, management and labor, is pulling together for the “moon shot.”

I look forward to your continued contributions to this site. I appreciate your perspective.

#79 katie
“Who Killed the Electric Car” is frequently brought up here. I remember when the EV-1 was available. Many people feared the limited range. It was a two-seater. It cost around $80k to produce. So, it wasn’t profitable. The movie gave an opinion. It was entertaining. But, do more research and don’t buy into conspiracy theories. Become informed.

We all seem to want a quality, affordable electric car. But, we have come to expect certain things from our cars. The technology is getting to a point where we might actually get electric cars that satisfy the masses. The Volt will be a logical link in the evolution of car technology. It will be an electric car for the first 40 miles. GM is definitiely wih the program. The Volt is coming. Even an all electric Volt is being considered. But, it is a big undertaking. Be patient.

p.s., other automakers are also pursuing the electrification of the automobile.

]]> By: Grizzly http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41652 Grizzly Wed, 21 May 2008 01:27:28 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41652 Katie #79 Welcome aboard. All manufacturers...ie Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Ford to name a few CRUSHED their electric cars. Please don't let a California mentality film obstruct you from the facts. We forget that mandates and companies in business for "profit" don't necessarily mix. Sometimes the times just aren't right, but that doesn't stop anyone from making a movie now does it? ;) Katie #79

Welcome aboard. All manufacturers…ie Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Ford to name a few CRUSHED their electric cars. Please don’t let a California mentality film obstruct you from the facts.

We forget that mandates and companies in business for “profit” don’t necessarily mix. Sometimes the times just aren’t right, but that doesn’t stop anyone from making a movie now does it? ;)

]]> By: katie http://gm-volt.com/2008/05/18/the-volt-program-may-be-life-or-death-for-gm/#comment-41573 katie Tue, 20 May 2008 15:21:25 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1068#comment-41573 Has anyone seen the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car"?? GM already HAS MANUFACTURED electric cars. They CHOSE to destroy the cars rather than expanding on the program. I would buy and electric car from GM in a heartbeat, NOT a Hydrogen car, an electric. Get with the program GM, give me what I want...I'm paying..and I will go elsewhere if need be. Has anyone seen the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car”?? GM already HAS MANUFACTURED electric cars. They CHOSE to destroy the cars rather than expanding on the program. I would buy and electric car from GM in a heartbeat, NOT a Hydrogen car, an electric. Get with the program GM, give me what I want…I’m paying..and I will go elsewhere if need be.

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