Comments on: Production Volt Interior Further Refined: Center LCD Screen, Center Stack Buttons, and Vents http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/ 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: boots http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-105263 boots Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:23:01 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-105263 You guys are on crack. This is another fugly GM product. The center console controls will require you to look at them to find and adjust them. The steering wheel looks like it came off a Camaro or something. They also should ditch the Chevy emblem since it symbolizes junk to most people. You guys are on crack. This is another fugly GM product. The center console controls will require you to look at them to find and adjust them. The steering wheel looks like it came off a Camaro or something. They also should ditch the Chevy emblem since it symbolizes junk to most people.

]]> By: Automobile Blog, Auto Reviews, New Cars, Concept Vehicles - Powered By Webcastr.com » Blog Archive » GM tweaks Chevy Volt interior for the better http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-82798 Automobile Blog, Auto Reviews, New Cars, Concept Vehicles - Powered By Webcastr.com » Blog Archive » GM tweaks Chevy Volt interior for the better Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:18:47 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-82798 [...] [Source: GM-Volt.com] [...] [...] [Source: GM-Volt.com] [...]

]]> By: Cornell http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-82379 Cornell Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:40:09 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-82379 Of the many above people gushing over the Volt's features, how many of them have paid attention to the car's price, $40,000.00? It could become higher. First the MSRP was to be $30,000.00. Next, the MSRP, was increased to $35,000.00. Now, it's said to be $40,000.00. Who knows whether it will be $40,000.00 or higher. Even at $40,000.00, how many of the above people are actually going to fork over that amount to buy the car? This appears to be niche car which will not keep GM from going belly up. Of the many above people gushing over the Volt’s features, how many of them have paid attention to the car’s price, $40,000.00? It could become higher. First the MSRP was to be $30,000.00. Next, the MSRP, was increased to $35,000.00. Now, it’s said to be $40,000.00. Who knows whether it will be $40,000.00 or higher. Even at $40,000.00, how many of the above people are actually going to fork over that amount to buy the car? This appears to be niche car which will not keep GM from going belly up.

]]> By: Dan Petit http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-82359 Dan Petit Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:53:29 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-82359 If there will be an SUV version of the Volt (such as the Transverse) where there will me more cubic feet of interior to cool, I would like to have very large center AC vents that flow air all the way back to the hatchback. (Like in my 05 Element), Also, for the business plan for Congress, how about having all 3 battery makers (A123, et al.) as "Optional Extra Battery Range" producers so that we can increase all battery ranges aftermarket-wise. (Adding, say, a 125 pound pack in the back). This could help start all kinds off spin-off industries that our representatives could understand as "new jobs" for local dealers and the aftermarket. There are literally all kinds of aftemarket options which can be made available with all kinds of spin-off new industries with the Volt (series of vehicles). Dan Petit Austin, TX If there will be an SUV version of the Volt (such as the Transverse)
where there will me more cubic feet of interior to cool, I would like to
have very large center AC vents that flow air all the way back to the hatchback. (Like in my 05 Element),
Also, for the business plan for Congress, how about having all 3 battery makers (A123, et al.) as “Optional Extra Battery Range” producers so that we can increase all battery ranges aftermarket-wise. (Adding, say, a 125 pound pack in the back).
This could help start all kinds off spin-off industries that our representatives could understand as “new jobs” for local dealers and the aftermarket. There are literally all kinds of aftemarket options which can be made available with all kinds of spin-off new industries with the Volt (series of vehicles).
Dan Petit Austin, TX

]]> By: Steve http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-81690 Steve Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:15:27 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-81690 (This is a long post, but I'm really happy to have found this website and this thread that I want to offer something in return to say 'Thanks') First: Observation. “Traction” batteries - which is what they call batteries used to move a car - need to charge/recharge serious amounts of current. The batteries in hybrids - like the Prius - arn’t serious enough for a plug-in. Wonder why Toyota just doesn’t add a socket on a Prius and call it good? The batteries. That’s what’s holding up production of plug-in’s. (There was a fire at a factory in Japan. First there was a shortage of laptop batteries then there were concerns that Toyota couldn’t get enough batteries for Prius production. I guess only one place makes the things.) Oh sure you could probably scrounge around and pull something together. “Hi, I’m calling from GM and I’d like to order fifty thousand of those batteries you make in the lab. It would be nice to have them here next week.” “Hi, GM here. We found out that there’s a problem with those batteries you sold us - turns out that after about a year they get really hot when they discharge, and it makes the interior uncomfortable. We got some pretty angry customers. Are you sure you sent us the right batteries?” Second: Observation. The reason hydrogen will NEVER replace gasoline is distribution costs. Basically re-inventing all those gas stations, and distribution centers etc. Very expensive. Very ‘ungreen’. In contrast - it turns out that electricity is pretty cheap to move around, zero emissions getting it from here to there, and the grid is already in place. (I wonder how much CO2 is spent just in driving gasoline around?) So we’re already ‘greener’ just doing that. Now all we gotta do is to figure out how to fill up the grid with electricity ‘green’ and ‘cheap’. If you’re _still_ reading: right now nuclear is about the only option for electricity on a scale to make a difference. Sure wind power is good, I’m all for it. A utility is running a seventeen turbine wind farm produces 11.2 Megawatts. Very cool. A typical coal fired plant puts out around 500 Megawatts (about the same for a typical nuclear plant.) Humm. Well sure makes more of a dent than covering the roof of your plug-in with solar cells, but …. you get the idea. And as we burn less gas we’re going to need more of those megawatt thingy’s, probably lots more. Get it? dent - and we’re talking about cars!! Genius like that can’t be taught - it’s talent from birth :) (This is a long post, but I’m really happy to have found this website and this thread that I want to offer something in return to say ‘Thanks’)

First: Observation. “Traction” batteries – which is what they call batteries used to move a car – need to charge/recharge serious amounts of current. The batteries in hybrids – like the Prius – arn’t serious enough for a plug-in. Wonder why Toyota just doesn’t add a socket on a Prius and call it good? The batteries. That’s what’s holding up production of plug-in’s. (There was a fire at a factory in Japan. First there was a shortage of laptop batteries then there were concerns that Toyota couldn’t get enough batteries for Prius production. I guess only one place makes the things.) Oh sure you could probably scrounge around and pull something together.

“Hi, I’m calling from GM and I’d like to order fifty thousand of those batteries you make in the lab. It would be nice to have them here next week.”

“Hi, GM here. We found out that there’s a problem with those batteries you sold us – turns out that after about a year they get really hot when they discharge, and it makes the interior uncomfortable. We got some pretty angry customers. Are you sure you sent us the right batteries?”

Second: Observation. The reason hydrogen will NEVER replace gasoline is distribution costs. Basically re-inventing all those gas stations, and distribution centers etc. Very expensive. Very ‘ungreen’. In contrast – it turns out that electricity is pretty cheap to move around, zero emissions getting it from here to there, and the grid is already in place. (I wonder how much CO2 is spent just in driving gasoline around?) So we’re already ‘greener’ just doing that. Now all we gotta do is to figure out how to fill up the grid with electricity ‘green’ and ‘cheap’.

If you’re _still_ reading: right now nuclear is about the only option for electricity on a scale to make a difference. Sure wind power is good, I’m all for it. A utility is running a seventeen turbine wind farm produces 11.2 Megawatts. Very cool. A typical coal fired plant puts out around 500 Megawatts (about the same for a typical nuclear plant.) Humm. Well sure makes more of a dent than covering the roof of your plug-in with solar cells, but …. you get the idea. And as we burn less gas we’re going to need more of those megawatt thingy’s, probably lots more.

Get it? dent – and we’re talking about cars!! Genius like that can’t be taught – it’s talent from birth :)

]]> By: GM tweaks Chevy Volt interior for the better | Hybrid Car Blog http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-81654 GM tweaks Chevy Volt interior for the better | Hybrid Car Blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:21:36 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-81654 [...] [Source: GM-Volt.com] [...] [...] [Source: GM-Volt.com] [...]

]]> By: Grim Repeter http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-81398 Grim Repeter Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:33:56 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-81398 Um really... What's with the black "hood?" The thing over the instrument dash is utterly unnecessary and UGLY. Same with the "hood" over the touch screen. This would look okay in a hearse, a custom vehicle for the Adams Family or the Lemony Snickets bad uncle car. What's wrong with clean lines and smooth flush surfaces? Proving the touch to be immobile is one thing - to cover it with a funereal "hood" is macabre at best and demonstrably gag-making at worst. Lose it. Go VOLT - you are leading the world in electrified transportation! Um really… What’s with the black “hood?” The thing over the instrument dash is utterly unnecessary and UGLY. Same with the “hood” over the touch screen. This would look okay in a hearse, a custom vehicle for the Adams Family or the Lemony Snickets bad uncle car. What’s wrong with clean lines and smooth flush surfaces?
Proving the touch to be immobile is one thing – to cover it with a funereal “hood” is macabre at best and demonstrably gag-making at worst. Lose it.

Go VOLT – you are leading the world in electrified transportation!

]]> By: Style http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/production-volt-interior-further-refined-center-lcd-screen-center-stack-buttons-and-vents/#comment-81357 Style Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:15:42 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1356#comment-81357 Please, please, add some more high-end touches like wood trim and make it feel more luxurious, rather than the cheap plastic look. Shouldn't have to spend $50K on a car to get a bit of interior class, and mixing that with the new technology the Volt offers, and people will want to buy this car. Maybe if GM had done this 20 years ago it wouldn't be in the mess it is now (and don't let the CEO tell me it's the global economy, because why aren't Honda and Toyota asking for a bailout? Build cars people want to buy by offering QUALITY and low cost of ownership, and with a touch of class! Please, no cheap plastics... Please, please, add some more high-end touches like wood trim and make it feel more luxurious, rather than the cheap plastic look. Shouldn’t have to spend $50K on a car to get a bit of interior class, and mixing that with the new technology the Volt offers, and people will want to buy this car. Maybe if GM had done this 20 years ago it wouldn’t be in the mess it is now (and don’t let the CEO tell me it’s the global economy, because why aren’t Honda and Toyota asking for a bailout? Build cars people want to buy by offering QUALITY and low cost of ownership, and with a touch of class! Please, no cheap plastics…

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