Comments on: The Cause and Effect of the Volt’s Buzz http://gm-volt.com/2008/09/15/the-cause-and-effect-of-the-volts-buzz/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:27:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: David http://gm-volt.com/2008/09/15/the-cause-and-effect-of-the-volts-buzz/#comment-67865 David Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:15:03 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1276#comment-67865 "The nearly 41,000 others on our waiting list." I think that may have been before the car's style changed from a Lotus to a Cobalt seemingly overnight! “The nearly 41,000 others on our waiting list.”

I think that may have been before the car’s style changed from a Lotus to a Cobalt seemingly overnight!

]]> By: Glenn http://gm-volt.com/2008/09/15/the-cause-and-effect-of-the-volts-buzz/#comment-67638 Glenn Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:24:01 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1276#comment-67638 #61 RichardG "A Ford spokesperson said that if we just substitute imported batteries for imported oil, then we haven’t solved anything. We really need to get the batteries and pack assemblies manufactured in the US." Not true. If every passenger vehicle in the US were electric we would not have to import ANY petroleum. That would be a stunning accomplishment. It would be true regardless where the batteries were manufactured. #61 RichardG

“A Ford spokesperson said that if we just substitute imported batteries for imported oil, then we haven’t solved anything. We really need to get the batteries and pack assemblies manufactured in the US.”

Not true.

If every passenger vehicle in the US were electric we would not have to import ANY petroleum. That would be a stunning accomplishment.

It would be true regardless where the batteries were manufactured.

]]> By: Grizzly http://gm-volt.com/2008/09/15/the-cause-and-effect-of-the-volts-buzz/#comment-67435 Grizzly Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:44:13 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1276#comment-67435 GXT # 24 "First off, the waitlist is meaningless. It appears delusional when you think otherwise (like when nasaman puts an ATT:GM line in bold in his posts), so I would encourage you to stop mentioning it and let the healing begin. They are doing the Volt because: 1) PR - Trying to justify bailouts, trying to distract from past mistakes, trying to distract from current vehicles. 2) Prius-envy 3) Horrible financial situation - May as well do whatever crazy money-losing scheme you want as it really doesn’t matter anymore." *** *** *** I've long promised that I would not "feed", in fact I coined the now standard acronym. This is borderline but WTF so here goes. Support Toyota all you want. The future is all about those who take chances and have guts. Where was it ever that foreign vehicles were ever welcome in Japan?? Where?? Bailouts...a pittance compared to what Japan INC has supplied over the years to their prize corporations on the "verge" of world domination. Does anyone think that this is a LEVEL playing ground? Take a deep breath and THINK! GXT # 24

“First off, the waitlist is meaningless. It appears delusional when you think otherwise (like when nasaman puts an ATT:GM line in bold in his posts), so I would encourage you to stop mentioning it and let the healing begin.

They are doing the Volt because:
1) PR – Trying to justify bailouts, trying to distract from past mistakes, trying to distract from current vehicles.
2) Prius-envy

3) Horrible financial situation – May as well do whatever crazy money-losing scheme you want as it really doesn’t matter anymore.”

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I’ve long promised that I would not “feed”, in fact I coined the now standard acronym. This is borderline but WTF so here goes.

Support Toyota all you want. The future is all about those who take chances and have guts. Where was it ever that foreign vehicles were ever welcome in Japan?? Where?? Bailouts…a pittance compared to what Japan INC has supplied over the years to their prize corporations on the “verge” of world domination. Does anyone think that this is a LEVEL playing ground?

Take a deep breath and THINK!

]]> By: nataraj http://gm-volt.com/2008/09/15/the-cause-and-effect-of-the-volts-buzz/#comment-67406 nataraj Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:02:55 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1276#comment-67406 --- So is GM building the Volt because they care, or because they care what you think ? --- Depends on what you mean by care - more particularly care about what. I'm sure the execs care about their luxury yachts and private jets. At least with Bob Lutz we know what he "thinks". http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/13/gms-bob-lutz-global-warming-is-a-total-crock-of-sh-t/ ----- Through interviews of our own GM-Volt.com reader ship, the story pointed out that there are many out there who have bought Toyotas and other brands before, who never considered GM products, who are now patiently awaiting their Volts, among the nearly 41,000 others on our waiting list. ----- I'm sure most of the folks will get another EV / Serial Hybrid - if it comes along before we can get hold of volt (or if its too costly). —
So is GM building the Volt because they care, or because they care what you think ?
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Depends on what you mean by care – more particularly care about what. I’m sure the execs care about their luxury yachts and private jets.

At least with Bob Lutz we know what he “thinks”.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/13/gms-bob-lutz-global-warming-is-a-total-crock-of-sh-t/

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Through interviews of our own GM-Volt.com reader ship, the story pointed out that there are many out there who have bought Toyotas and other brands before, who never considered GM products, who are now patiently awaiting their Volts, among the nearly 41,000 others on our waiting list.
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I’m sure most of the folks will get another EV / Serial Hybrid – if it comes along before we can get hold of volt (or if its too costly).

]]> By: Keith http://gm-volt.com/2008/09/15/the-cause-and-effect-of-the-volts-buzz/#comment-67398 Keith Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:45:01 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1276#comment-67398 I know this comment is way down on the list now but I have a great idea for GM. Free bumper stickers to all those on the Volt waiting list that say "My next car will have a plug!" I am trying to get the most out of my 95 Saturn SL2 before getting something new. Trying to hold off for the Volt. But sexy looking Mazada 6 cars and the new A4 are very appealing to my ego. (sad truth). I hope the volt looks better then those leaked pictures. I was hoping I could have both worlds! Sexy electric car... or is that tradmarked by Tesla? I know this comment is way down on the list now but I have a great idea for GM.

Free bumper stickers to all those on the Volt waiting list that say “My next car will have a plug!”

I am trying to get the most out of my 95 Saturn SL2 before getting something new. Trying to hold off for the Volt.

But sexy looking Mazada 6 cars and the new A4 are very appealing to my ego. (sad truth). I hope the volt looks better then those leaked pictures. I was hoping I could have both worlds! Sexy electric car… or is that tradmarked by Tesla?

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