Comments on: Bob Lutz: Chevy Volt Update http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:32 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Thomas Edison http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-83338 Thomas Edison Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:22:21 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-83338 Looks like they will have to pack more dense cells in that T-shaped battery. In 18 months the power should DOUBLE according to moore's law. Looks like they will have to pack more dense cells in that T-shaped battery. In 18 months the power should DOUBLE according to moore’s law.

]]> By: zoodale http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-83315 zoodale Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:27:56 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-83315 Robert Lutz was featured as a 'contestant' on NPR's Saturday airing of the program Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=35 He was very interesting and very funny. He didn't do very well on the three-question quiz--he missed all three. Hopefully, his performance on the quiz has nothing to do with his performance at GM and on the Volt. :-) Listen to the reaction of the audience as he speaks about the Volt. He's got to know there's serious interest in the concept and the car. regards, dale Robert Lutz was featured as a ‘contestant’ on NPR’s Saturday airing of the program Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!

http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=35

He was very interesting and very funny.

He didn’t do very well on the three-question quiz–he missed all three. Hopefully, his performance on the quiz has nothing to do with his performance at GM and on the Volt. :-)

Listen to the reaction of the audience as he speaks about the Volt. He’s got to know there’s serious interest in the concept and the car.

regards,
dale

]]> By: Connie Snyder http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82646 Connie Snyder Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:05:33 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82646 America needs an all-electric car at a price it can afford...with a range that gets the commuter to work and back with a stop at the grocery store to pick up milk. The company willing to put executive pay and perks on the back-burner will rule the next generation of auto manufacturing. Wonder who has enough sense to build the 21st century Model T? Note to the execs: you have to give something to get something...really. America needs an all-electric car at a price it can afford…with a range that gets the commuter to work and back with a stop at the grocery store to pick up milk. The company willing to put executive pay and perks on the back-burner will rule the next generation of auto manufacturing. Wonder who has enough sense to build the 21st century Model T? Note to the execs: you have to give something to get something…really.

]]> By: mikeinatl. http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82471 mikeinatl. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:44:55 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82471 #193 Curtis Excellent post. Great info for Congress to consider. #193 Curtis

Excellent post. Great info for Congress to consider.

]]> By: john1701a http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82417 john1701a Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:52:47 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82417 <i>Let me know when you find one…</i> ___________________________________ The update to that list is only a few months away. Face reality already. GM must deliver something in that category. The market is rapidly growing for genuine high-efficiency vehicles and the need to move forward is urgent. How many times has it been claimed that Volt will deliver 50 MPG after the battery-pack is depleted? If so, why the heck won't a "lite" version of Volt be offered? A smaller battery-pack would drop price quite a bit and still deliver a competitive vehicle. Let me know when you find one…
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The update to that list is only a few months away.

Face reality already. GM must deliver something in that category. The market is rapidly growing for genuine high-efficiency vehicles and the need to move forward is urgent.

How many times has it been claimed that Volt will deliver 50 MPG after the battery-pack is depleted? If so, why the heck won’t a “lite” version of Volt be offered? A smaller battery-pack would drop price quite a bit and still deliver a competitive vehicle.

]]> By: Volt Photos - Page 6 - Tesla Motors Club Forum http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82416 Volt Photos - Page 6 - Tesla Motors Club Forum Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:32:07 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82416 [...] Bob Lutz: Chevy Volt Update | GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site [...] [...] Bob Lutz: Chevy Volt Update | GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site [...]

]]> By: Curtis http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82412 Curtis Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:45:32 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82412 198 John1701a Well since NOBODY produces a 50mpg car then what you are saying makes total sense! LOL Maybe edjumacate yourself on :"realistic" fuel economy ratings for the way real people drive, not Pre-ASS fanboi hype or hyper-miler BS. Here's a couple links http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass.htm http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybrid_sbs.shtml Let me know when you find one... At extremely cold ambients the battery is used initially just to start the ICE, but after that- not so much. You pretty little display doesnt show you much, try using a " real" scan tool if you wish to see what it;s really doing... 198 John1701a
Well since NOBODY produces a 50mpg car then what you are saying makes total sense! LOL
Maybe edjumacate yourself on :”realistic” fuel economy ratings for the way real people drive, not Pre-ASS fanboi hype or hyper-miler BS.
Here’s a couple links
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass.htm
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybrid_sbs.shtml
Let me know when you find one…

At extremely cold ambients the battery is used initially just to start the ICE, but after that- not so much. You pretty little display doesnt show you much, try using a ” real” scan tool if you wish to see what it;s really doing…

]]> By: silvrum http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82405 silvrum Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:49:54 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82405 I think everyone who compares the Tesla to the Volt should actually know something about he Tesla and the Volt. Its like comparing a Corvette to a Neon. Two completely different cars built for two completely different reasons with corresponding price ranges. The Tesla may go further on a charge, but you need more then one if you have a family. If I remember correctly the Tesla is mostly made of carbon fiber and other super light expensive materials. Weight has a lot to do with range and family cars are heavier then sports cars. I think the Volt is great and if GM executives could take (dare I say it?) a bit of a pay cut, they may even be able to sell it for a decent price. I think everyone who compares the Tesla to the Volt should actually know something about he Tesla and the Volt. Its like comparing a Corvette to a Neon. Two completely different cars built for two completely different reasons with corresponding price ranges. The Tesla may go further on a charge, but you need more then one if you have a family. If I remember correctly the Tesla is mostly made of carbon fiber and other super light expensive materials. Weight has a lot to do with range and family cars are heavier then sports cars. I think the Volt is great and if GM executives could take (dare I say it?) a bit of a pay cut, they may even be able to sell it for a decent price.

]]> By: LMT http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82404 LMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:44:55 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82404 Nevermind!! Nevermind!!

]]> By: Bob Thieman http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/bob-lutz-chevy-volt-update/#comment-82402 Bob Thieman Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:38:48 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1393#comment-82402 To Captain Jack Sparrow; Well Captain Jack, it may be true the car will travel 250 miles with the range extender, but that is 210 miles traved on fuel bought at the gas pump. Thats what were trying to eliminate, the need for the gas pump, right? Wait a second, I know your gonna say part of that 210 miles will be the result of the battery charging system. Still, the car needs to be plugged in every night just to get 40 miles worth of electricity. At the moment gas prices have dipped, that wont last. Eventually there will be no gas to buy. As I slop my mouth a little more, I hope your not drooled upon. GM did not think of the people who need a car like this, the most. The 40 miles is doomed. Your personal verbal attack does not do you justice, you have a much nicer side. Thank you, Bob T. To Captain Jack Sparrow;
Well Captain Jack, it may be true the car will travel 250 miles with the range extender, but that is 210 miles traved on fuel bought at the gas pump. Thats what were trying to eliminate, the need for the gas pump, right? Wait a second, I know your gonna say part of that 210 miles will be the result of the battery charging system. Still, the car needs to be plugged in every night just to get 40 miles worth of electricity. At the moment gas prices have dipped, that wont last. Eventually there will be no gas to buy. As I slop my mouth a little more, I hope your not drooled upon. GM did not think of the people who need a car like this, the most. The 40 miles is doomed. Your personal verbal attack does not do you justice, you have a much nicer side.
Thank you,
Bob T.

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