On 9/16/2008 at 8:30 AM EST the player below will display GMs special LIVE global webcast. I will be right there at GM Global Headquarters in Detroit Michigan as the broadcast is taking place, and will get a firsthand account of this monumental moment in automotive history.
Other key events of the day including the possibility for live online chats with GM execs can be found here .
We expect the Chevy Volt will be revealed at this time, as well as “some other surprises.” The video will be available here afterwards for replay.
[UPDATE 8:02 AM: Im sitting before the stage in a crowd of about 1000]
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Sep 15th, 2008 (8:34 pm)Bring it on.
Take Care
Arch
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Sep 15th, 2008 (8:41 pm)Have a great trip Lyle and return safely! GO GET ‘EM MAN! And GO VOLT!!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (8:41 pm)Is it 2010 yet?
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Sep 15th, 2008 (8:58 pm)Nice for General Motors…a great day.
I hope they got my dad’s company in their timeline on GMNext…I never received a confirmation email. Oh well, we only built vehicles for GM for 27 years
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Sep 15th, 2008 (8:59 pm)______________________________________________________
You are the man Lyle!
Make sure Lutz puts on his pink tie for good luck.
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Sep 15th, 2008 (9:20 pm)Holy cow I’m stoked. What are we gonna see. EFLEX sports car, small pickup truck, our baby of course. I may get in trouble at work tomorrow, I’m going to be a little distracted and we’re not supposed to stream video. Some rules are made to be broken. And may I be the first to say here, LJGTVWOTR.
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Sep 15th, 2008 (9:21 pm)I WANT AN E-REV ESCLADE ESV !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (9:29 pm)WHAT THE HEAK DOES LJGTVWOTR MEAN
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Sep 15th, 2008 (9:35 pm)#8 dylan – Lets Just Get The Volt Wheels On The Road!!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (9:42 pm)I think GM should hire Mazda’s designers next time they make a car… no pun intended, hehehe…
it is a huge step towards the future of cars, however, something that is so revolutionary deserves an in your face look as well
imagine something that looks as intrinsically bad ass as FIURA with an E-rev system?
wait didn’t toyota make a car concept named VOLT also?
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:01 pm)Have a great time, Lyle. You deserve it. GO GM! GO VOLT! Now, I want mine!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:15 pm)This is better than Christmas Eve when we were 6. (G)
Be well,
Tag
LJGTVWOTR.
NPNS (No plug, No sale)
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:28 pm)Lyle, after tomorrow you might consider fixing the home page header, ditching the concept car picture for the real deal. Thanks for all you do!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:46 pm)Tomorrow is going to be a great day
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:47 pm)Alright GM ! ! ! It’s about time you guys did something about our dependence on oil…foreign or domestic. Maybe you can teach Toyota something for a change. I’m on your list and can’t wait to be cruising through the streets and freeways of Southern California with an Ameican Made plug-in hybrid. Are you sure you can’t get the production car ready by 2009? I’ll be glued to to my laptop screen on September 16th
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:55 pm)I don’t post much here, but I wanted to for sure say thanks Lyle for the time you commit to this cause. I can’t imagine how much of your personal time you must devote to this site and this cause.
Thanks!
Stew.
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Sep 15th, 2008 (10:57 pm)I get up at 6am so I guess I can drag my butt out of bed at 5:30 for this.
Remember, if you push something hard enough, it will fall over!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (11:08 pm)This vehicle must succeed. Let’s face it if you’re the oil industry you’ve got to be pro-Prius, pro-Hybrid. This is because people can purchase these cars and no matter how good they feel, or even how good the press feels, they’ll always be dependent on oil. The Volt will shatter this not only because of the first 40, but because just as importantly of the E-85 capability of the R.E. ICE!
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Sep 15th, 2008 (11:16 pm)#12 Tag
Is there anything better than Christmas when you’re six? Well OK, maybe a couple of things …. But c’mon, not a car!
#18 Grizzly
Amen.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (12:27 am)It’s at least as good as Christmas! It’s certainly a step up in automobiles.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (12:34 am)Would you please post the Volt specs if available. I’m really anxious to see them. Pictures nice, specs better.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (12:47 am)Lyle, out of curiosity how many journalists/bloggers is GM paying to fly out to this event?
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Sep 16th, 2008 (12:51 am)SO DETROIT, WHERE’S YOUR BUSINESS PLAN?
http://www.evworld.com/article.cfm?archive=1&storyid=1527&first=3396&end=3395
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Sep 16th, 2008 (1:33 am)The DAY has come, time flies and soon I am driving one of these cars. The future is interesting in terms of automotion.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (3:56 am)I really hope the production Volt looks like the Transformer Volt. Meaning the larger tires and flared fenders. And not in the econobox grey color.
“If you build it, they will come”
But only if you build it with some little bit of style.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (4:35 am)Many of us will come no matter what the style just to get off of oil. Move my name up the list to any vacant spots so I can get mine sooner. LJGTVWOTR!
Take Care,
TED
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Sep 16th, 2008 (4:37 am)Get the keys Lyle, get the keys!! GM owes you the first media test drive. It would be a small payment for the sacrifices that you and your family have made for this site.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (4:54 am)Right on, Grizzly #18.
Lyle, have fun. Find out when you get to test drive the Volt.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (5:36 am)Carcus
Another story on battery
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1527538820080915
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:35 am)Time Check 11.35pm NZT
NO plug, NO sale
LJGTVWOTR
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:37 am)People need to figure out the difference between EST & EDT……
At least I have an hour to get some work done!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:48 am)Is this really going to be a usable prototype….or a golf cart with a modified malibu body??
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:57 am)Hey Statik,
I can’t get into GMNext.com (but can get the live feed above). During the chats, will you be providing an “unfair, unbalanced, unmedicated” play by play? I hope so (though I doubt that there will be much newsworthy info disclosed in the chats.
Be well,
Tag
NPNS, LJGTVWOTR!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:01 am)I hope I like it better than the leaked pictures…
No, I will like it better than the leaked pictures…
No, it doesnt matter…
It about the electrification of the car — not how cool it looks
It about the electrification of the car — not how cool it looks
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:25 am)ok this is officially the cheesisty thing ever. happy birthday GMin different languages? Cheese a rific!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:28 am)I wish that GM was broadcasting this webcast as a high definition video or at least in higher resolution than what is being provided.
It looks pretty horrible in full screen.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:37 am)Won’t play for me, neither here nor at the GM site .. probably has to do with a corporate firewall I’m behind. Guess I’ll have to check later for the replay.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:40 am)Too bad they are up against financial end of the world on cnbc or they would get some press.
GM makes nicer cars in other countries, why do they give us the crap.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:40 am)#33 Hey Statik,
I can’t get into GMNext.com (but can get the live feed above). During the chats, will you be providing an “unfair, unbalanced, unmedicated” play by play? I hope so (though I doubt that there will be much newsworthy info disclosed in the chats.
Be well,
Tag
NPNS, LJGTVWOTR!!
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Why you! I seen what you did there!
And no…I’ll probably not be all day with the play by play, the markets will take most of my time today, but I might pop my head in from time to time.
But I’m sure the the Utopian bliss GM protrays today totally realistic and needs no commentary, hehe..
So far it is like watching a spanish awards show, with forced lines and uneasy clapping. I like it!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:42 am)Yep, not a fan of the foreign languages…
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:47 am)Those Mexican cars are hot.
Gotta get me one of these:
http://www.gm.com.mx/content_data/LAAM/MX/es/GMMGM/showroom/chevrolet/modelos/corsa/diseno.html
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:51 am)This could be worse… i’m not sure how.
EDIT: Nevermind, it’s The Max Man! We’re saved from the international parade of internationalism!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:52 am)It’s a shame that there is all this turmoil on Wall Street this week. GM could get a LOT of good coverage of their Centennial celebration on TV networks like CNBC and Fox Business. I think the TV networks ought to cover it a lot anyway. People are probably tired of hearing about all the negative news on Wall Street as it is.
GM unveiling the Volt today might get some OPTIMISM going on Wall Street that we need. These problems on Wall Street will pass in a few weeks, but E-Flex cars like the Volt will be helping America and the rest of the world prosper for a LONG time.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:53 am)Hey, no pink tie, i’m disappointed.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (7:57 am)#44 NZDavind:
“Hey, no pink tie, i’m disappointed.”
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I’m disappointed too.
He hasn’t lost his optimism though.
Lutz–”Volt is a example of GM global prowess in design”
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:01 am)I think GM hiring Bob Lutz was one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. He makes things happen. I like what he just said about having excellent car designs being the STARTING point for new cars. It’s not easy to start with a chassis and powertrain and then simply add a wrapper to it.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:03 am)Just show me the damn car already !!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:08 am)Okay, so… why are they trying to appeal to India?
For that matter, what the hell is with all this multicultural crap? GM is an American company… bring on the bloody Volt already!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:09 am)Show the volt already, yeah, we get the idea you’ve been around 100 years. We have seen like 5 Americans, and everyone else has been from around the world. Not pushing their heritage much.
Just show the Volt, I care less about the rest of the guzzlers your making.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:09 am)#47 Murray
Just show me the damn car already!!!
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How would they get you to say around then to see all the rest of “GM’s awl nu Chebroyeah yinup”? I’m not sure what it is, but it sounds exciting.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:12 am)Alright already with the GM infomercial…let’s get it on with the announcement of the Volt. Geez…now I know where all those American jobs went> A plant in Melbourne, Australia…for the American market? Not to mention India…China…Germany….Korea…Mexico…etc
PS: To all Auto Manufacurers…
No Plug…No sale…”nuff said”
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:12 am)This is like watching the opening ceremonies at the Olympics!!
How many countries are there anyway???
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:14 am)As one who can’t see this (not that I’m missing much *yet* apparently lol), I appreciate the running commentary. Thanks =)
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:17 am)I think the Dubai part was a little over the top, exessive with the gas guzzlers/speed boats, lifestyle, etc.
I think they took a page out of Trump’s book on that one:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=YYwNAwZRxgs
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#53 Murray
This is like watching the opening ceremonies at the Olympics!!
How many countries are there anyway???
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Well depending on how you recognize them, between 189 and 195, lol. The US recognizes 192…so you got a wait ahead of you. (Thanks CIA factbook)
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:18 am)I confused the microphone on that guy’s head as a growth, why doesn’t he just have a throat mic? Oi vei…
American company now is everywhere but America!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:19 am)Wow… its “I am GM” day in Brazil !!!
now thats exciting…
I think the American people seen count remians at 2:
Bob Lutz & some Californian chick who drives the ‘fool cell’ ….
Hope there is a big AMERICAN finish !!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:19 am)Hey, look, a generic Chevy car! Come on, Volt…
Edit: So that’s why they’re mentioning other countries so much, they’re still getting money from people who don’t have any other choice.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:21 am)That’s it??????????
Wait until October????
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:23 am)Lost the video above. I am missing the most important part.
Take Care,
TED
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:23 am)Wow, that was condescending, the way he said Mexico.. “MEH HEE CO.”
Don’t bother using their accent if you’re not going to speak in it.
Edit: So that’s why they’re not mentioning the US that much… they’ve had negative growth.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:23 am)I heard the same thing, October, They did not let Lyle know we were not going to see it? (maybe they will use the time to re-think the exerior styling
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:27 am)That wasn’t the Volt under the sheet, that was a Brazil-designed vehicle.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:27 am)#44
#45
Maybe Lutz will change to the pink tie for the Volt bit.
Others:
As for global theme, where do you think GM actually makes a profit? Not in the US…
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:28 am)Pushing 1 hour in the longest GM commercial ever. This is all corporate fluff disaccocited with the sales reality cause all they keep saying is how much they keep growing.
When we all know which way current sales are currently going with the gas guzzling fleet.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:30 am)[GM's technology has] “Directly benefited the lives of people around the world.”
rofl. Yeah, the Hummer directly benefited people, one moment, you’re driving on the road, the next second, you’re crushed by a 4-ton beast.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:31 am)FINALLY, they just mentioned alternative fuel transportation.
Edit: Here it comes!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:32 am){Listening to speech] This could be it…
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:33 am)Finally, 64 minutes later Rick mentions the Volt
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:33 am)Dude, just shut up and show it, it’ll speak for itself.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:34 am)9:32…first time I heard the word ‘Volt’
few more minutes of corporate blathering….then we’ll get the big payoff!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:34 am)Hope you guys are watching now! Here comes the unveiling:)
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:35 am)Wagoner – “The autoshow concept in January 2007 has been completely redesigned, because of the exciting…bs,bs,bs”
/we finally depart from the ‘production will look unmistakening like the Volt’
…and there it is
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:35 am)Hoorah!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:36 am)Here it is… and it looks just like the pictures.
rofl, they got mobbed by reporters.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:36 am)OK, not as bad in real life! Less econo box, the back is good!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:38 am)It is a beautiful car I would like to owe
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:38 am)To qoute a real American…
“Its days like this that make you realize that men have nipples too.”
Norm Peterson
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:39 am)Sweet ride… didn’t show the interior though.
Chris
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:39 am)I think Bob Lutz just locked the keys inside the Volt when he got out.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:39 am)Um, what were the other surprises?
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:39 am)To quote a real American…
“Its days like this that make you realize that men have nipples too.”
Norm Peterson
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:39 am)I think the production Volt looks great! Beautiful lines, cool roof, very sleek. And most importantly, 40 miles without gas! I can’t wait to see them on the roads.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:40 am)It is a beautiful car I would like to have
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:40 am)Lyle, thank you for the link. The presention was interesting and the Volt looks better than I expected.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:41 am)Alright, I will say it, it looks really nice when looked at from all angles unobstructed. I would be happy to own this.
Bit disappointed I waited an hour for 60 seconds of footage, but at least I got to see it. Would have loved a look at the interior, and more.
We spent more time seeing dirtbag dubai then the Volt.
Oh well, here’s hoping to a flurry of full production photos soon.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:41 am)The production VOLT roll out looked bright and shiny! At last we got to see that stunning roof. Looking forward to closeup photos of the interior. Thanks GM and happy 100th anniversary!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:42 am)I think most of it is ok, but really not too sure about the roof. The grill still needs blackout for the recesses.
They seem to be doing fairly good in the rest of the world, but the cars seem to be more appropriate for each of the regions than we are getting here. Wonder why that is?
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:43 am)This car looks great… the view from the back is the best…
For once we were able to get a clear side view and I like the lines…
This is a good balance car and I won’t feel geeky ryding around in it.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:43 am)Long lead into the VOLT, but I really like the lines – especially the sheet metal lines flowing from the front wheel wells.
Terrible lighting for a HUGE product intro like this – someone at GM was not thinking…
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:44 am)Not bad.
Take Care
Arch
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:48 am)Well, they kept the ‘zig’ I liked from the front wheels back.
Waiting on Lyle to tell us what the heck that black roof is made out of!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:48 am)You know what, I think Lyle and GM were right about those leaked pictures. I think the car they just showed DOES look better. It looks pretty good. I think it just needed some finishing touches added to it. There’s ways you can make plain looking cars look more sporty. Just look at all those shops in California who do modifications of production cars for people. I’m starting to feel pretty good about the Volt rollout when it happens in late 2010. Who knows, the exterior designers might even add a few more tweaks to the exterior design to make it look even better.
Way to go Volt design team! You’ve done a good job. We appreciate all your hard work. I’m looking forward to test driving the Volt in 2010. I’m going to go see it in person at an auto show soon. Maybe the interior is close to being in final production form.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:50 am)Felt like I traveled the world all before the sun came up! The Volt looks great! Thanks Lyle for all your efforts to get this out to us!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:51 am)Ignatius = Major troll….
and remember DNFTT
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:51 am)I agree-I think the rear fascia of the vehicle is the bomb. I love the way the roof line slopes to the rear with the glass roof–it looks amazing!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:51 am)Beat the rush. Put down a deposit at the dealer like I did 2 weeks ago.
charcoal, or red ,,, can’t decide.
Brian
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:52 am)I love it. I cannot wait for my VOLT. Had not idea there were so many locations and so many design and manufacturing facilities. Missed seeing the Japan Location.
LJGTVWOTR….no plug no sale
Take Care,
TED
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:52 am)I just bought 3 cans of black spray paint for the grill…
paint keeps for at least 3 years right?
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:52 am)It looked the same as the pictures, which is fine, a small variation of the Cruze.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:52 am)Exhale…..
It’s not ugly.
Could’ve lived without the 63 minute pep rally for the GM employees that could’ve/should’ve been kept in-house.
Actually, it’s a lot better looking than the Prius. It’s not striking like the concept, but considering what had to be accomplished, it ain’t bad lookin’.
Still choking on the price tag.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:52 am)Thanks Lyle!
The Volt looked great. I particulary like the rear 3/4 view and the blacked-out roof. It looks very sleek. I can’t wait to get mine.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:53 am)Hey, all, long-time lurker here (Since October of last year). =)
I was caught up at work, and thought I missed the whole thing, but lo and behold as soon as I clicked play, they were just introducing the Volt, so YEAH!
It looks great, and I can’t wait to be one of the first in Florida to put one in my garage. I’ve been looking forward to it for some time now. =D
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:54 am)Lyle, I realize you’re out of town and all, but i hope you can get some pictures up here soon, for those of us who couldn’t join the webcast. From the reaction so far, it must look pretty good.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:55 am)Does anyone want to buy my ‘65 GTO so I can put the money away for a down payment?
I’ve been pretty bummed for the last few weeks but I think the Volt is awesome. At least from the outside. Now let’s see the interior. Wheels didn’t look to small. I like the top. Didn’t get a long enough look at it though. Let’s get some real pics out there now.
Happy 100th Birthday GM!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:56 am)I only got to see the end when Bob drove the Volt out but oh man is that a great looking car. Do I still like the concept better, yes but the production version is a looker.
Todd
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:56 am)I think this is awesome the time frame they took to release this sort of vehicle is just incredible from the battery testing to the crash tests and wind tunnel aspects.
Im just very excited to see this be on the road. And next in line the hydrogen vehicle. 2010 seems like its the banner year for alot of new and exciting things.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:58 am)Statik, #41
I’m in Belgium not in Mexico and I own one of those Corsas. In urban traffic, they are fantastic and cool on gas even if you treat them “dynamically”.
If you come one day, i’ll let you try.
Regards,
JC
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:58 am)I saw Bob lock the keys in too (lol). He should have worn the pink tie!
Personally, I DO think that the “leaked”pics didn’t do the car justice. I like the cut side panels and the tail to front tinted roof. Surely Lyle will post pics of the interior (once they use On-Star to unlock the car).
That setting was darn impressive. I’ll bet he’s still grinning.
Be well,
Tag
(I’m glad I stayed on the list (lol))
NPNS LJGTVWOTR!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:59 am)#104 dkuda01:
I soooo know you must be joking about the GTO. Shame on you for hurting her feelings by even saying that.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:59 am)Every couple minutes there is 4 more people adding their names to the waitlist!!!
Behind US!!!!!
Oh what a feeling!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:59 am)Sorry for the duplications above,no edit button found. To me it is beautiful but not great , I think it is the grill and front treatment that makes the difference. View from the back is great
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:00 am)lokks much better than the leaked photos…I’ll take mine in black
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:00 am)@94
Major troll? I’m just laughing at GM’s apparent struggle in the US markets because of their poor vision. I’m happy to see the Volt going somewhere, but I would have taken the concept version at the 35 miles AER.
However, it was kind of funny that an American company was touting every other nation in the world instead of the US, where they BEGAN. It’s like a big middle finger to all who support them.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:03 am)The pictures aren’t available on GM’s site yet, but here is the official press release:
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=48589
Some interesting info about the interior:
* Driver-configurable, liquid crystal instrument display
* Standard seven-inch touch screen vehicle information display
* Touch screen-style climate and infotainment controls
* Optional navigation system with onboard hard drive for maps and music storage
* Standard Bluetooth for cellular phone and USB/Bluetooth for music streaming
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:04 am)They are having a virtual chat coming up at 10:30am EST and a “Future of Transportation” roundtable at 1:30pm EST Maybe they’ll have some new details about the Volt in the next few hours.
http://www.gmnext.com/
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:05 am)#109 biodieseiljeep
At 12 MPG, 43 mile round trip commute, and Over $4.00 for premium gas I’m not kidding. I’m not sure I can pull the trigger though.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:06 am)I can definitely picture myself crusing through gas stations running on electric.
Tag
NPNS LJGTVWOTR!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:06 am)Another interesting tidbit from the press release – the 40 mile AER is based on the EPA city cycle, not highway mileage.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:06 am)#107 Jean-Charles Jacquemin
Statik, #41
I’m in Belgium not in Mexico and I own one of those Corsas. In urban traffic, they are fantastic and cool on gas even if you treat them “dynamically”.
If you come one day, i’ll let you try.
Regards,
JC
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Oh, I know, they are everywhere…but here Must have seen it a dozen times in that PR hour.
Might be a little while before I’m in Belgium though…but thanks for the offer, hehe.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:06 am)Rick Wagner on CNBC now with the Volt!!!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:07 am)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnBR1fx1Zj8
Dunno how to embed here, if I can.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:10 am)Brent @ #114,
Looks like they have some exterior & interior images up on that link now… Thanks!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:12 am)Photos are up on GM’s site now.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:13 am)She looks great! Now they really have to produce this car. GM would face a hellish backlash if they pulled out now. I can’t wait to see her in showrooms. Imagine being able to buy a high volume electric car!
What’s more is that this will be the poorest performing one! They will only get better as the years pass with more range and less expensive battery packs. Should make the next 10 years of oil problems livable.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:13 am)I really do like the final version…now let’s see it on the road!
I’d like GM to take Lyle’s list and honor it please!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:19 am)#114 Brent
The pictures aren’t available on GM’s site yet, but here is the official press release:
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=48589
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Thanks, hadn’t seen that yet!
Here it is again…and in the official press release no less:
“The Chevrolet Volt is expected to be built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck manufacturing facility, subject to GM successfully negotiating satisfactory government incentives”
I wonder just what exactly GM wants that it still doesn’t have, other than machinery subsidies, pay no taxes and get a gov’t bailout loan for 30% of the value of the investment?
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:19 am)You can watch the video of the unveiling again at Noon Eastern on the gmnext.com website.
http://gmtv.feedroom.com/?fr_story=0bd790c4ddf4676f6ed4b68b373b21ca0e58cdb8
It DOES look better than those leaked photos. They put some nice finishing touches on it. It looks good in silver. That’s probably the color I’ll get. I like that silver and black two-tone look. The top of the Volt looks pretty cool and futuristic.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:20 am)One thing I hope is that GM at least considers this list for slaes of the Volt… As a long time fan… I want one..
Metal Flake Black with all the options…
# 974 on list…. Central Alberta Canada… Great proving grounds for the Volt..
GM…. Are you listening.?
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:21 am)Brent #114 linked http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=48589
I particularly like this part: “E-REV competitors: …none”
This is where the real value is. Hopefully it won’t be none for long but if GM didn’t take this leap of faith, how much longer than 2010 would we have had to wait?
I’m no GM fanboy but just as they deserve the blame for past mistakes, they deserve a lot of credit for getting this ball rolling. They will have earned even more when they follow through in late 2010.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:28 am)It stinks. My flash player froze up just as the volt was rolling out and now the video wont restart. It did it twice before during the broadcast and I was able to get it going again. Now I dont get to see what happend after the Volt stoped on the turntable
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:28 am)Koz
You can thank Bob Lutz a lot for getting the Volt built. Good thing he had “batteries on the brain” because of his past job at a battery company when he first came onboard at GM!
He might be a legend in the car business for the next 100 years because of his efforts to turn GM around the past few years. They might be talking about Bob at the GM 200 year celebration in 2108.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:37 am)#126 statik — They want the federal loan guarantee.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:39 am)#130, Randy
I captured the video, see post 121
The sound was messed up, but it’s just “dramatic unveiling music” anyway.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:40 am)Can’t get the video.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (10:10 am)Happy Birthday GM. The Volt looks great. Thank you for all your work Lyle. I hope you get your long awaited drive in a Volt. NPNS
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Sep 16th, 2008 (11:14 am)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9OwITZUVhY&feature=user
Lots of stuff from GM Next being dumped onto youtube now, an interesting aerodynamics behind the scenes video. They claim 30% decrease in drag of the production vs concept, and that drag accounts for 20% of the power used by a vehicle. So we have a dumpier car for the sake of ~2.6 miles of electric range!!!
That also means a brick (aka a Jeep) would have 32mi electric range.
I am now waiting for a 30mi E-REV Jeep
GN Next youtube reveal video with some sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBP0p2SpK8U&feature=user
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Sep 16th, 2008 (12:30 pm)Looking to buy the Volt when it comes out and trade-in my Toyota Prius. It appears that GM has done everything well for the Volt:
Dark lower sides and underbody which should eliminate rocks and road dirt from showing up
1) Four door sedan (hatchback?)
2) Generally aerodynamic
3) Shaded Instrument panel, 2 cup holders, Keyless ignition, Bluetooth (standard),
4) Optional navigation system with onboard hard drive for maps and music storage
5) Well designed seats (stiching should not cut into vinyl with years of use
6) Glass rear hatchback allowing viewing from the rear (will a backup camera be available also?)
7) Rear spoiler which should provide an added attribute blocking headlights from cars in the rear getting into your eyes while driving or in bumper to bumper traffic
Overall very well concieved and executed!
Hoping: that the sound insulation is robust, the ride is smooth/tight, Options a-plenty (Navigation, HiFi/Satellite Radio Sound System, On Star, Solar Roof, Extended Warranty, possibly a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) version, off market accessories, etc.)
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Sep 16th, 2008 (3:51 pm)I was quite surprised how much better it looked than the leaked photos. It is really a very cool looking car.
Not like the concept Volt, but hey, this is a car for the masses. Grannies and soccer moms and Joe Sixpack. Not everybody wants an electric Batmobile.
(I admit that I do.)
This week I had an opportunity to take a close look at a new Malibu, really for the first time. At that time I said to myself, “If GM is only able to make the Volt look this good, that will be enough.” I think they did it.
I guess what I am feeling right now is a bit of relief and some new excitement.
This car is a game-changer for GM and for the US auto industry. Maybe even the US in general. For most people in the coming years, using only about 5% the gas you use to use is going to be a HUGE benefit.
Way to go GM!
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Sep 16th, 2008 (5:51 pm)It would seem most of the comments here were written by GM PR people or those owning GM stock. “Grannies and soccer moms and Joe Sixpacks” are not going to drive a $40,000 car that seats 4. At that price, this is NOT a car for the masses. And after all the hype of the past year, the styling is a huge disappointment. Instead of delivering the exciting beauty of the concept Chevrolet, you’ve given us…..well…..another Chevy. That car, at that price, does not bode well for the next ten years at GM, and at that rate i can’t imagine another one hundred. It’s sad, very sad.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:05 pm)For all youi anti-American self-loathing haters. You have a simple choice that if you were in charge, you would not allow others to have.
Simply, Don’t buy one! (And get the hell out of the line.)
You can go sign up and register some more cemetery headstones. Just like your anti-American, self-loathing hero used to do, as a “Chicago-machine Community Organizer”.
Remember… Vote Early. And Vote Often.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:16 pm)I really, really like the production design. I think it’s going to be a killer product, as long as the quality is comparable with a Prius. Quality in the production manufacture of the vehicle is GM’s biggest hurdle, now.
Unfortunately, GM has a storied history of putting out a poor quality product on big projects like this one. I’m still traumatized by their first forays into fuel efficient cars in the 1980’s. I can’t forget the torque wrench left in the flywheel of my father’s car in 1983. Of course, the GM dealers didn’t “find” the real problem until the warranty ran out and, then, wanted to charge us $5000, in 1983 dollars, to remove the GM assembly line torque wrench.
My entire family has bought Fords and Toyotas for 25 years because of that incident. That’s about 10 cars GM lost to the competition over a wrench, then trying to cover up the real problem.
Today’s Chevy Colbat is OK, but it just doesn’t compare with a Japanese car in quality. GM (and the UAW) need to realize that the entire future of the company evolves around this car. If they put out a poorly assembled product after all the hype, the company is finished.
The original concept car, while cool, looked too much like an electric commuter vehicle. The production Volt looks like something very practical, yet very stylish.
If the Volt can bring electric propulsion to Middle America, it will be a huge victory for GM and the environment.
Clearly, the design of this car is awesome. If GM can keep its focus on quality, sign me up.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (6:35 pm)The car is more expensive, but $40K might not be bad if you consider the expenses you could eliminate.
Electric motors are less complex than gas engines. Since you would only use the internal combustion engine (ICE) during long trips, I can’t imagine the ICE needing much recurring maintenance. Plus, since the ICE is only generating electricity, the engine is not experiencing as much wear as one directly connected to a drive shaft. Additionally, the ICE doesn’t need to be complex to run at the constant RPM/load level required to turn a generator.
GM has to carefully weigh the maintenance and operation costs to make this vehicle worth its price. This platform is a revolutionary jump in automotive technology that will be eventually used in other vehicle models. GM is going to have to live with the Volt platform for a long time; they’d better do it right.
If the ongoing maintenance and operations costs are significantly lower, I don’t mind paying GM and the UAW workers a few thousand extra bucks on the initial purchase.. I don’t like paying OPEC; OPEC is pure evil.
When you buy OPEC products, you might as well write a check directly to Al-Qaeda.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (8:28 pm)“The car is more expensive, but $40K might not be bad if you consider the expenses you could eliminate.” Not bad??? What about the expense of replacing the batteries in a few years? I don’t like paying $ 4.00+/gal for gas either but I don’t see a $40K + car helping the general public stop our dependency on foreign oil. The price tag is way too high unless your part of John McCain’s “middle class”.
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Sep 16th, 2008 (9:13 pm)Holy crap that was unbearable to watch. Pick a freakin language and stick with it. I stopped watching about 20 min in to it.
I really don’t want to have negative things to say but sheesh, that was like watching a bad Ronco infomercial. I realize GM is a global company but perhaps there should have been several smaller celebrations targeted to more focused populations rather than risking alienating americans.
Or hell, maybe it’s just me.
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Sep 17th, 2008 (7:53 am)Lyle,
Did you happen to notice the marketing director’s expression when she mentioned the internet?
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Sep 17th, 2008 (9:36 am)Well, let’s face it, it’s not the concept car which was much more edgy and projected the image of “I’ve got good taste, moving ahead into the future, successful, and I know you wish you had one of these”. Now it’s more like “I’m just an average person and willing to settle for an average looking car rather than project success, so that I can save some money.” I wanted one before, but now, it’s just not hot enough. You have to project success in business based upon everything you surround yourself with. The final design does not project the image that the concept car did. Why do we all have to be like drones driving to work in the same car? Come on GM; push out those wheel wells and make me excited again!
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Sep 17th, 2008 (10:42 am)#139 Jim.
From #138 Mikeinatl.
I do not work for GM or own any GM stock. In previous threads I have said things like, “There is not one car in the current GM line that I would like to own.”
In #138, I was simply stating my opinion that the production Volt was watered down to have a more universal appeal. It also had to meet some pretty stringent wind drag parameters.
But relax. Once the first Volt hits the street, GM will build many more versions on that platform, perhaps even one that looks like the Concept Volt, my personal favorite. That is what they have always done. Coupe deVilles, Impalas, Corvettes, Saturns, Suburbans and on and on.
This isn’t the end. This isn’t even the beginning yet.
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Sep 19th, 2008 (5:44 pm)too bad it wouldn’t go 80 or 100 miles on a charge then I could go to work with all electric!
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