7 Questions for Site Founder/Neurologist/NYC Marathon Runner Lyle Dennis

Around 3 years ago, a neurologist named Lyle Dennis decided he just had too much free time on his hands and decided to start a site chronicling the progress and development of a vehicle named the Chevrolet Volt.
Since then, Lyle has researched, interviewed and penned well over a thousand articles on the subject. To [...]

Volt Chief Frank Weber Going to Opel

Those who follow the Volt closely know Frank Weber has been a key figure.
He is the German-born engineer with the job of Volt vehicle line executive, making him as the leader of the Volt program, reporting to the VP level.
I have had the chance to interview and meet Frank many times.  His precision, attention to [...]

GM Delays Launch of Volt’s ‘Sister’ Car, the Chevrolet Cruze

GM has announced that the Chevrolet Cruze’s introduction in North America has been delayed, moving from April of 2010 into the third quarter, namely August. In the meantime, the Cobalt will soldier on until the Cruze’s arrival.
This news is especially of interest to the Volt community, because both it and the Cruze [...]

GM CEO Says Help Needed to Achieve Mass Adoption of Electric Cars

MINI E Pothole Fail, GM Working Hard on Chevy Volt Quality

As some readers may know, I am one of 100 people in New York who are leasing the MINI E electric car for one year.  I recently passed 5000 miles of driving the car, and for the most part am very happy with it, especially in that all those miles have been covered without using [...]

Bob Lutz Implies Chevy Volt Will Get Between 40 and 50 MPG in Charge-Sustaining Mode

GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz was interviewed on Fox Business News.  The entire interview can be watched at the bottom of the post.
Just as vehicle line director Tony Posawatz was asked by Fox the other day, Lutz was also asked what the Chevy Volt’s MPG will be when it is running in charge-sustaining mode, after the [...]

Chevy Volt Engine Generator Operates Between 1200 and 4000 RPM

The Chevy Volt’s 1.4 L 4 cylinder flex fuel generator garners a lot of attention and discussion online.
It is this range-extender that make the car so unique. Although the Volt always operates as an EV, once the battery’s state of charge reaches roughly 30% this generator powers on, providing electricity to the motor. [...]

Chevy Volt Will Get More Than 32 MPG in Charge-Sustaining Mode

A question that remains unanswered by GM is what the Volt’s MPG will be in charge sustaining mode or while the generator is running.
When the Volt concept was first unveiled math models put it at 50 MPG, however since development began in earnest GM has kept silent about what it is actually turning out to [...]

Op-Ed: Has the Chrysler ENVI Electric Car Program been Abandoned?

Around a year ago, Chrysler announced three models that made up its ENVI lineup, specifically the Dodge Circuit EV (a 2 seat, BEV sports car), a 40 mile extended range Jeep Patriot and a 40 mile extended range Town & Country van. Two others, a Jeep Wrangler and a concept sedan would follow in [...]

Volts Before November 2010? GM CEO Does Not Expect to Work With GM-Volt Want List

Besides the MRSP two other things about the Volt people are very interested in is whether they might be available prior to November 2010, and whether GM will in some way use, honor or work with our GM-Volt want list.
Though this list was never intended as a true pre-order list it has served as a [...]

GM Announces Chevy Volt Paint Colors and Contest to Name the Signature Hue and Win a Test Drive

In the passing of another milestone, GM has finally announced the paint colors the Chevy Volt will be available in at the start of production: Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Crystal Red Metallic, a premium White Diamond Tri-Coat, and an unnamed Silver Emerald.
They have also announced a contest to name this signature [...]

GM Reveals OnStar EV Lab Which Connects to Chevy Volt Prototypes, OnStar Will be Standard in Production

OnStar is General Motors’ cellular and GPS-based system for monitoring vehicles.
It currently provides real time assistance, directions, theft prevention and other features to 5.6 million drivers who pay from $199 to $299 per year for the service.
Its no secret that GM believes the Chevy Volt could gain significant value-added utility from having access to OnStar. [...]