On Tuesday, hot on the heels of receiving a 86 million SEK ($12 million-ish USD) grant a week earlier, the Saab ‘coalition’ debuted the 2010 ZE Saab 9-3 electric car. It is a shame it will likely never see the light of day.
The ZE Saab (ZE stands for zero emissions) had twin electric motors putting out 335 HP, propelling it to 62 MPH in around 6.5 seconds. The car was estimated to have a range of 150 km (93 miles) on a 26 kWh battery supplied by Boston Power, with additional/larger batteries reported to be in the works for the future.
The Saab coalition had announced 100 units to be produced in 2010, and predicted up to 10 billion 60,000 by 2020.
Unfortunately for the ZE 9-3, the wheels fell off the bus at Saab on Friday, with the announcement that GM’s replacement suitor for Koenigsegg, namely Spyker cars, could not come to a agreement to buy the beleaguered brand. GM Europe President, Nick Reilly made this statement:
“We regret that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker Cars. We will work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner.”
GM did further explain the failure of the deal by saying, “Despite the best efforts of all involved, it has become very clear that the due diligence required to complete this complex transaction could not be executed in a reasonable time. In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution.”
I basically interpret this to mean that GM is once again paranoid (see Opel deal) about giving up control of newer/future platforms (and the intellectual property that goes with them) to a small shell company, that is backed by a huge Russian banking group (this time the Konvers Group)…which as far as I can tell is controlled by the mob (or something not too dissimilar to it).
A fellow by the name of Alexander Antonov controls the Konvers group, whose business practices just happened to make him the recent target of a assassination attempt this year on Moscow streets. (He was shot half dozen or so times…no death) Reuters reports the attempt was a result of his, “professional activities.” Probably not the best partner.
/good call GM
In a way Saab will still live on. Chinese auto maker BAIC acquired the rights to three current/old generation Saab vehicle platforms. The salvageable parts of the technology will move from Sweden to Beijing for integration into BAIC’s lineup. BAIC expects new products from Saab technology as soon as 2011. The new models on this platform will not be marketed as Saabs.
Most exciting promotional video of a upcoming electric car ever (it is like they knew):
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Dec 19th, 2009 (9:03 am)At least some of the SAAB technology will “live on”. I don’t blame GM for being concerned about their intellectual property!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
+1
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:04 am)Its not that GM is paranoid, but that the Stryker group could not come up with any cash
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:14 am)Is it time to agree on less pretentious markings for EV’s? Most new EV’s are covered with “Hey, I’m electric!” decals. Maybe something like the carpool lane sticker? EV are exiting the world of “new and different” and entering the world of “mainstream”.
The Saab 9-3 video is a reminder of the near silent operation of EV. Daily driving is a pleasurable experience.
=D~
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:17 am)statik, I am hoping that the coalition of Boston Power, etc. are able to reach some agreement with BAIC to build the Saab EV, so let’s cross our fingers.
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:17 am)Amen!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (9:29 am)AGREED!! Wouldn’t that be nice? What a shame though–such are the life and times we live in. : (
I hope everyone enjoys the holiday season with their families, as well as a wish for a very prosperous and ELECTRIFYING 2010–The year of the Volt–(finally) : )
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:37 am)FLASH is a great handle for a person following these exciting developments! And the same to you and yours re the holidays.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:38 am)Flash, thankyou for the Christmas wishes!
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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Dec 19th, 2009 (9:40 am)So if the deal had been completed — “Maab”?
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:45 am)Tag–thanx; however, I must confess–I cannot take credit for that, as I was given that nickname in 1994. I absolutely love following this forum daily, although I don’t always get to comment as often as I would like as I am at work. Which, ironicly is for a prominent FORD dealer btw!!!!
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:58 am)On SO many levels! LOL
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:07 am)Hi Jason, I was thinking of this possibility when I first view the announcement, bravo to you to have written it down.
Thanks to you, FLASH, Tag, Lyle, Nasaman, Statik and all of you who make me an afficionado to gm-volt.com.
Progress is slow but sensible in Belgium, after our deputy minister of Finance who made a sensible gesture by giving up to 30% of the purchase price of an EV in tax credit, and other similar moves for the businesses that buy EVs and place recharging ports on their parking lots, the ministry of economy organizes a workshop in January about clean mobility and invited your humble servant to make a communication on the stakes about the EVs (and their likes). I must say I’ll use a lot of what I have learned on this site through both the posts and your comments. Thanks for that.
I’ll use FLASH idea to wish you “un Joyeux Noël et un heureux Nouvel An 2010 que nous souhaitons électrique.”
JC NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:16 am)CONGRATULATIONS on the honor of the upcoming speaking opportunity. It sounds like your country already has a great start on the electrification of transportation and I hope our country uses some of the same initiatives. You should be proud of the model that your country provides!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (10:19 am)This is a good point, and it applies both inside and out. For example, my wife hates a digital speedometer, and that was one of the major reasons we didn’t buy a Prius.
If we want the Volt to go mainstream, there should be a configuration for an analog speedometer on the left LCD. It should feel as much like a regular car as possible.
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:21 am)I believe the left instrument panel gives you that option and many more.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:36 am)I can see a lot of the styling of the Volt in the ZE Saab. It would have been a nice addition to the fleet of EVs coming out. But GM is right in not selling its electric technology. Everyone will want to reverse engineer the Volt to gain whatever they can. But selling the designs to anyone would have enabled them to compete very effectively with GM. GM will never allow the Chinese to produce a ZE, IMHO.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and Happy trails to you ’til we met again.
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:39 am)Thanks Tag, … I’ll not be the only speaker. I’ll try to let you informed about what had happened after Jan. 22nd.
JC
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Dec 19th, 2009 (10:43 am)I know that I’m not alone in looking forward to your update!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:57 am)Me too. You folks, and of course Lyle, have turned a mild interest into an obsession (a good one). Thanks to all and the very best wishes to all and to your loved ones.
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:03 am)That was a cool inovation for the charging port…
Might not be practical in the Canadian winters but I liked the idea
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:09 am)I just want to thank and wish happy holidays to everyone, from Lyle to “The Ususal Suspects”, thank you.
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:12 am)It *was* kinda neat, but then it takes two hands to plugin. Some were hoping the plugin could be done with one hand (while still holding a grocery bag with the other).
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:23 am)I’m sure there’s dozens of innovative places to put a charging port that none of us have thought of yet. Lots of nooks and crannies on a car! I agree this one’s pretty clever though.
Too bad for me I park with my front bumper right up to a concrete wall. Actually, too bad this car will never see the light of day. That’s some real beauty goin’ on under the hood… very tight-lookin’ electronics package.
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:58 am)Everyone is wishing “Happy Holidays” today?
Is GM-Volt going on Xmas Vacation?
Should I break out the Chevy Chase DVDs ?
Ho Ho Ho!
Dec 19th, 2009 (12:06 pm)I guess that we’re just getting a jump on the festivities (kinda like my Independence Day release for the Volt)(g).
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (12:10 pm)Why did I know, w/o checking, that this post was not written by Lyle?
Dec 19th, 2009 (12:13 pm)I agree…or at least to the extent of the coalition finding another partner somewhere to continue the work. They appear to have enough backing (and know how/infrastructure) to actually produce and sell a EV, and in this world right now, that is plenty good enough. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to see the project reborn somehow.
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Jean-Charles:
Kudos on the speaking gig, and getting so involved…thats takes a lot of effot.
I really like how you guys (in Belgium) do the incentive thing-as long as the car qualifies you get the 30% off (up to 9K €)…simple/no penalties.
I think the charging station rebate thing is a bit of a non-starter/PR greenwashing, not sure who is going to go through ‘the dance’ to get up to 250 €. I’ll wager the process ends up making it too difficult and costly if you have to used approved methods/contractors rather than just doing it the way that suits you the best…especially if you consider the value of your time into the equation.
/you can let me know how it goes when you get your Ampera, (=
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Dec 19th, 2009 (1:15 pm)The story tells a familiar story. Remember how Chrysler was bringing out EVs of some sort, just as the ax was falling. The real story is those within the corporation who have access to the economic health status of the company, keep that information to themselves, so those actually bringing a product to market do not know the “real” constraints to their effort. Not to put too fine a point on it, but to keep the talent within the company ignorant is to deny the talent of the opportunity to actually contribute to the solution, IMHO.
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Dec 19th, 2009 (1:43 pm)This is one reason a none-auto exec like Whitacre turned loose by U.S. Treasury is not in the best interests of anyone except Whitacre. First off, Opel should have been sold as FH set out. Whitacre’s board cut him off at the knees. That’s 100,000 union jobs gone-for no good reason except to prep for the coup. Just this past couple days the U.S. financial community commended GM for being in better shape than expected. That’s to FH’s credit. What’s more, the Saab deal wasn’t reached in the time set by Whitacre…So what if it takes more time. Good grief Saab has a stellar 65 year innovative history; a stellar organization; and stellar management. Whitacre playing tough guy. Let me say the Saab sales figures are an L of a better than a lot of brands. There’s other blunders in the making. Such as GM could easily use the NUMMI plant in Cal. for any number of reasons. When it closes in March- an irreplaceable loss.
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Dec 19th, 2009 (1:44 pm)A volt Saab convertable would have been awsome!! A man can wish right??
FLASH: Ford is comming out with some nice new cars. Would like to talk (email) to you off line about the HEV Escape’s future – if you might know.
Happy and Safe Holidays to everyone!
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Dec 19th, 2009 (1:50 pm)Agreed; time to get into the holiday spirit.
Happy trails to you ’til we meet again.
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Dec 19th, 2009 (1:51 pm)I think of GM buying Saab as kind of like when you buy a pet because you see it at the pet store and know no one else will buy it and you feel bad for it. Then you take it home and it just wrecks the house, costs tons of money in vet bills and you try to find a home for it and no one wants it so you’ve gotta put it down. What a sad story from start to finish. I think they’ll be so glad to have it all over with so that they can move on with their business without throwing their money down rat holes.
Dec 19th, 2009 (2:02 pm)Good analogy. Sad but true.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (2:03 pm)That SAAB was really quiet except for the squeaky license plate (which i noticed had F**K U on it)
Dec 19th, 2009 (2:24 pm)Actually, it was FKU-###. I guess there is room for interpretation. I thought that it stood for Fully Kilowatt, Urgent!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (2:46 pm)This car was all for show and not very practical. The Nissan LEAF is THE true EV for America. The Volt will be niche market only. You can believe what you want but I am the expert so you lose.
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Dec 19th, 2009 (2:52 pm)Now that GM has dumped Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and more junk brands its about time to think about Buick. Make Buick a foreign brand only and dump the U.S. Buick dealers NOW. Chevy vs. Toyota (low-end) and Cadillac vs Lexus (high-end) is all they need here.
You can do this new GM, make it so. Failure to heed this advice may yield disastrous financial results for the new GM in 2010.
/out
Dec 19th, 2009 (2:55 pm)Nice article statik. I loved the mob part, though it may have been too close to the truth to be really funny.
I’m partial to the decal of the little boy peeing on the OPEC symbol. Ba ha ha ha ha ha ha! Thinking about it, GM should have at least made that an option rather than the green tree thingy on the console.
In this vein, Woolsey, the former CIA Director, has a bumper sticker on his Prius that says something like “Terrorists Hate This Car.” The environmental pitch is fine but there are many important reasons to move off of fossil fuels.
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Dec 19th, 2009 (2:55 pm)Well, I’m glad *that’s* settled.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (3:00 pm)Hey sock puppet, you forgot the avatar!
On the subject of Buick, I just read a glowing review of the LaCrosse. Said that GM was shortchanging the car by comparing it to the Lexus 350. Seems like Buick is going to do very well. Super lineup going forward.
Dec 19th, 2009 (3:03 pm)Not that I am entirely disagreeing with all of this…but I didn’t write this.
/psuedo-me is getting less over the top lately
Dec 19th, 2009 (3:09 pm)Dang, I should have just waited a couple more minutes…thanks for the ID defense Don…I’m never sure if they lack of avatar is enough to not comment or not, but figured I should on my own piece…just in case. (Glad you liked the article)
Dec 19th, 2009 (3:17 pm)Yeah, it’s a good idea to call the person out, because he/she/it sure sounded like you (g).
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (3:31 pm)Hi Statik,
My opinion too, especially when the redtape is necessary (I just invested in new double glazed windows for which we may get some regional financial incentive, until now I had to fulfill 25 pages (very difficult to understand) and visit 6 administration to get signatures, etc. … and the process is not totally finished … in total Ill perhaps get a 750€ incentive, that is 10% of the investment)
What is more interesting is the 120% amortization in two year of the EV purchased by businesses.
Happy Xmas to you and your relatives and I cannot wait to read your next analyses.
Regards,
JC
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Dec 19th, 2009 (3:35 pm)Wish I lived in Sweden so I could check their dumpsters from time to time.
Dec 19th, 2009 (3:55 pm)I am beginning to think maybe this silent operation isn’t so great and a pedestrian alert is a good idea. Yesterday I almost got run over for the second time in my life by an EV, which is impressive considering how few EVs there are. First a Tesla a while back when I was in school (wasn’t actually that close and the Tesla driver saw me right away), and then a crazy lady last night gunning her RAV4 EV in an LA parking lot (much closer and she did not see me).
I would love to drive a car that silent and think a ped alert would be annoying, but if a young person like myself with good hearing has had issues with the small # of cars on the road, perhaps there is a good reason why GM and Nissan are concerned when we get to larger #s.
Of course, people could just drive better but no dice on that here in LA.
Dec 19th, 2009 (4:12 pm)Above 30 MPH, tire noise is usually adequate. But at lower speeds, I think they should have some sort of automatic noise generator.
Dec 19th, 2009 (4:24 pm)I haven’t thought about this issue lately, but I think that both drivers and pedestrians need to take responsibility, such that they both don’t occupy the same space at the same time. A passive noise maker just gives the driver an excuse -”they should have heard me!”
With all the background noise on the streets of NYC, it’s almost impossible to hear current vehicles coming and yet it doesn’t seem like too many pedestrians get flattened (I don’t have any stats to back that up, but then again it’s just as valid an observation as two run ins with electric vehicles). JMO
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
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Dec 19th, 2009 (4:47 pm)Someone is in a bad mode: they gave me -1.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dec 19th, 2009 (5:20 pm)So what does happen to the technology behind SAAB’s electric vehicle. Does it sit on the shelf?
Dec 19th, 2009 (5:35 pm)LOL, must be a Grinch among us.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (6:02 pm)GM doesn’t have a convertible in its lineup of electric vehicles. We could hope that with the success of the Volt and other Voltec shoot-offs that they would take the design off the shelf and produce this vehicle in the future.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2009/12/coalition-debuts-battery-electric-ze-saab-9-3-convertible-says-100-more-scheduled.html
“A coalition consisting of Saab, lithium-battery-maker Boston-Power, the electric-powertrain company Electroengine, the project-management firm Innovatum and the Swedish electric-energy industry trade group Power Circle received a $12 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency and came up with this high-performance ZE (zero emissions) 9-3.” These Swedish partners may have a vested interest in the ZE’s technology so GM would need to pay them if they dissolve Saab but keep the technology.
It would be neat if GM could resolve the shut-down in such a way that the ZE convertible could be revived in the near future. The car does offer much greater range: “As for drive range, Boston Power’s advanced cells are said to be able to keep the car moving for up to 185 miles between charges.”
Happy trails to you ’til we meet again.
Dec 19th, 2009 (6:12 pm)Thanks for the link – interesting article. Since it was built with Grant money, I’m assuming that the product’s ownership would depend on the wording of the grant?
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (6:34 pm)I was thinking the same thing myself however I’ve yet to see an vehicle with the electric markings on the road. There’s no better way to convince the public that electic is the way to go than by making electric cars seem ubiquitous.
Dec 19th, 2009 (7:09 pm)Hmmm. If this band of merry folks could, I would put what they built (technology wise) on the auction block. I would expect In some small way this could be a gift to us all if this happens. (unfortunately at the expense of many losing their jobs. This could be interesting to watch
Dec 19th, 2009 (7:25 pm)Yes, thank you for the link. I for one am interested in how the story will unfold and how quickly. Will GM buy the rights and sit on it until they get the Volt on the road, will GM join the group and take the lead in developing the product after they can remove themselves from under Govt control,…..
Dec 19th, 2009 (7:34 pm)Now there’s a vehicle I’d buy. (well, maybe not the convertible version but…)
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Volt and Leaf ideas, but the Chevy and Nissan brands just don’t excite me like Saab.
It seemed hopeless for Saab earlier in the week, but theres new news out today.
http://www.saabsunited.com/2009/12/breaking-news-reports-of-swedish-government-meetings.html
Maybe, just maybe…
(This Saab emotional rollercoaster is worse than being a Red Sox fan before 2004…)
Dec 19th, 2009 (7:43 pm)Interesting, but I’d have thought that Statik would have told us if SAAB was going to be rescued by GM. Maybe he got distracted. I’d like to see SAAB survive, especially if GM can benefit from some intellectual property. (I’d “pass” on the convertible too – I wonder what that does for areo?).
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (7:59 pm)Saab, I will remember you.
Dec 19th, 2009 (8:06 pm)The syntax and word choice was also unlike you … you’re much more humorous.
Dec 19th, 2009 (8:34 pm)The IP is certainly still GMs…anything SAAB has/builts is present elsewhere in the mothership. The new platform that GM doesn’t want to let go in this case was to be for the new 9-5, which is based off the Epsilson II (which the Opel Insignia and Buick Lacrosse currently roll on). GM has had a wicked hard time getting it just right for some reason, but most of the growing pains are out of the way. (The new Cadillac XTS and Buick Regal out of Oshawa will be next to show up off this base).
As for the SAAB being ‘rescued’ by GM (through bags of money from the Swedish government) after the Spyker deal fell through….that is a development after the story was penned yesterday.
Truth be told, I it is still probably a footnote at best. It really is a non-story at this point….there is some kind of exploratory meeting going to be held on Saturday I assume to find out just how much coin/subsidy the Swedish government would have to give GM to keep the doors open. It is not terribly uncommon to see something like this, it would take a Herculean effort/commitment for a last minute save to go down at this point. (imo)
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:07 pm)Then let’s root for Hercules!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:19 pm)I wish someone would give me 12 million to shut down my business!!!!!!!! BTW Tesla comes to Dallas on the 28th!!!!!!!
http://www.teslamotors.com/roadtrip
Dec 19th, 2009 (9:43 pm)Thanks for the link. Looks like Tesla chose to use their employees to do the roadtrip. I still think that some of us could do it just as well.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (10:50 pm)Video reminds me of some convertibles I have had (the ’70 ‘Vette comes to mind) driving around with the top down when it is friggin freezing out.
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:10 pm)That ‘Vette is a classic. These days it’d be eligible for purple plates (lol) Ah, the good old days.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:12 pm)This one?
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0910_2010_buick_lacrosse_test/index.html
Dec 19th, 2009 (11:24 pm)Definitely a glowing review. I wish it came with a plug!
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 20th, 2009 (12:06 am)Environmental conditioning. People walking in the streets of NY have far different expectations than kids and parents strolling and playing in suburbia.
Dec 20th, 2009 (12:11 am)Boston Power is a top flight young battery company. They will be a good partner for whoever choses to work with them.
Dec 20th, 2009 (12:13 am)The drivers have (vastly) different expectations too though.
Merry Christmas,
Tagamet
Let’s Just Get The Volts’ Wheels On The Road!!**********NPNS
Dec 20th, 2009 (12:34 am)Mostly it’s the drivers. In places where you have lots of peds drivers are looking for them. So in Manhattan or around your neighborhood you’re looking for peds when you’re driving. Other places not so much.
I suspect most times people see the cars. They just expect that the drivers see them, but they don’t. Not sure what noise adds.
Dec 20th, 2009 (12:55 am)Actually no. This was one in the local paper written by Mark Maynard. Can’t find it online … how annoying.
But is was very positive, along the lines as the Edmund’s reviews.
Dec 20th, 2009 (1:33 am)We will have to watch this one. Wouldn’t it be a nice New Years resolution for the Swedish Governement and GM to save the Saab name. GM needs a convertable EV and the ZE looks to me like a good choice.
Merry Christmas and Happier New Year.
Happy trails to you ’til we meet again.
Dec 20th, 2009 (3:14 am)The number plate on the car FKU … it was a personal messsage to GM LOL!
Dec 20th, 2009 (4:01 am)Last update is that the Volt will have a pedestrian notification sound for low speeds that can be turned on and off by the driver. Let’s imagine the pedestrian alert sound being something like the chirp of a finch. Then get 5 or 6 EV’s cruising the same grocery store parking lot.
Thank Christ it can be turned off. Merry Christmas to all.
=D~
Dec 20th, 2009 (5:03 am)Actually, even though SAAB and GM took all the credits, the car was NOT a SAAB!
The Swedish company creating the car is ElectroEngine: they would buy “empty” SAABs (without engine) from the SAAB factory and installing batteries.
http://www.electroengine.se/en/index.php
Now that SAAB is gone they might
A) buy some unfinished SAAB bodies for cheap
B) ask Volvo for some empty C30-s instead
Dec 21st, 2009 (2:23 pm)[...] all-electric version of the 9-3. The ZE 9-3, as it would be called (ZE=zero emissions), seemed to have some nice stats: twin electric motors with 335 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds, and a range of 93 miles with a [...]
Dec 21st, 2009 (7:15 pm)[...] all-electric chronicle of the 9-3. The ZE 9-3, as it would be called (ZE=zero emissions), seemed to have a little good stats: identical tiwn electric motors with 335 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds, and a operation of 93 [...]
Dec 23rd, 2009 (3:16 am)[...] all-electric version of the 9-3. The ZE 9-3, as it would be called (ZE=zero emissions), seemed to have some nice stats: twin electric motors with 335 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds, and a range of 93 miles with a [...]
Dec 23rd, 2009 (10:40 am)test compatibility view
Dec 23rd, 2009 (1:40 pm)[...] all-electric version of the 9-3. The ZE 9-3, as it would be called (ZE=zero emissions), seemed to have some nice stats: twin electric motors with 335 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds, and a range of 93 miles with a [...]
Dec 26th, 2009 (9:54 am)Each winter I spend a couple of weeks at a Florida retirement community where there are lots of electric golf carts on the community roads. I know they are there. I know I should look even if I don’t hear anything, but I still walk in front of one of these things on every trip. Since they only use these golf carts inside the community, drivers are pretty alert for pedestrians, but when people are driving their normal commute and pull into a parking lot, they’ll forget that their electric car is silent. After a few dozen people get run over in mall and supermarket parking lots, the government will mandate some sort of sound device on electric vehicles. It’s only a matter of time.
Mar 27th, 2010 (12:11 pm)Life Size Removable Wall Decal…
Shock! Wall stickers can be cool! I’ ve not really been into the over- hyped wall stickers trend that’ s been doing the rounds for the last several months, but these Wall Stickers have caught my eye. I think I like it because it’ s similar to an idea u…