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LIVE Video: Detroit Auto Show GM Press Conference

January 11th, 2009 | Posted in: Battery, Cadillac, E-Flex, Video with 56 Comments

I am here in Detroit about to get started out to the events. Below you will find a real-time live video stream so you can watch the press conference unfold at 10 AM EST. We expect to see a production version of the 50 mpg Chevy Beat (now called Spark), the high efficiency [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 56 Comments

Report: GM to Reveal New E-Flex Electric Cadillac Coupe at the Detroit Auto Show

January 9th, 2009 | Posted in: Cadillac, E-Flex with 105 Comments

We have been hearing for some time rumors that GM would be unveiling a surprise E-Flex electric car at the Detroit Auto Show later this week.
In fact I have heard from sources that the car would be an example of how far machine-driver interface could be taken, and that it would not be a four [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 105 Comments

The 2009 Detroit Auto Show Should be Electrifying

January 6th, 2009 | Posted in: Competitors, E-Flex, E-REV, PHEV with 128 Comments

The Chevy Volt has started a revolution.  Not just for GM, but really for the entire automotive industry.  Perhaps the credit might go to Tesla, but certainly the widespread Volt marketing message has convinced nearly all the automakers that electric cars are the way to go.  Maybe our effort here had a little something to [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 128 Comments

Rumor: New E-Flex Cadillac to Debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January

December 18th, 2008 | Posted in: Cadillac, E-Flex with 105 Comments

These last weeks have been very difficult for GM, as they have skidded impossibly close to bankruptcy. Aside from VOLT and Cruze, most future planning has had to come to a halt, and even the Volt’s engine factory construction has shut down.
President Bush is soon to make an announcement about whether GM will get [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 105 Comments

GM Plans to Build Strong-Hybrid Small Vehicles But Will Spend Twice as Much Developing E-Flex Cars

December 15th, 2008 | Posted in: E-Flex, Hybrid with 128 Comments

GM’s viability plan reveals their intended future development of advanced technology fuel efficient vehicles, as shown in Table 8 above.
The company already produces mild hybrids, such as the Malibu, which get about a 10 to 15% increase in fuel efficiency. These cars mainly improve efficiency by turning off the engine at stops, using regenerative [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 128 Comments

GM Continues Push to Develop Plug-in Portfolio Beyond the Volt

November 5th, 2008 | Posted in: Brand, Design, E-Flex with 105 Comments

Despite all of the abysmal financial issues plaguing GM and the “important changes” to business operations GM CEO Rick Wagoner plans to announce on Friday, GM continues to push ahead with the Volt program.
Multiple sources have stated that with all the slashing going on at GM, the Volt program and budget remains unchanged. In [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 105 Comments

Chevy Orlando: Will This Become an E-Flex Microvan?

October 4th, 2008 | Posted in: E-Flex with 122 Comments

GM revealed the Chevrolet Orlando MPV7 concept this week at the Paris Motor Show.
The car is built on the same global compact delta platform as the Chevy Volt and Cruze. GM notes this is an entry into a new segment for the brand, a small footprint 7-seater with “impressive interior space,” and an adaptable [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 122 Comments

Chevy Tacuma: E-Flex Microvan?

September 1st, 2008 | Posted in: Design, E-Flex, E-REV with 104 Comments

As we discuss the Volt and its revolutionary E-flex drivetrain, interest in seeing this technology placed in vehicles other than a 4-seater sedan is often expressed.
Although nothing has been publicly unveiled yet, GM has certainly implied plans for a future portfolio of E-Flex vehicles.  Clearly they don’t expect the momentum to stop with the Volt, [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 104 Comments

E-Flex Cadillac Next?

August 25th, 2008 | Posted in: Brand, E-Flex with 133 Comments

GM has previously unveiled a concept car called the Cadillac Provoq. It was meant to demonstrate an E-Flex platform using a hydrogen fuel cell range extender in the form of a crossover.
As far as anyone at GM would say at the time of the unveiling, that vehicle was not production-intent.
From early on, considering the [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 133 Comments

GM’s Future Volt and E-Flex Plans

August 16th, 2008 | Posted in: E-Flex, Production, Prototypes with 84 Comments

While getting the first Volt into production remains GMs focus right now, there’s no question they have big plans for E-Flex in the future.
In case you missed it, in my interview with Bob Boniface , E-Flex lead designer, he states clearly that he is already designing future E-Flex vehicles.
In today’s Detroit Press, Volt director Frank [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 84 Comments

GM’s E-Flex Plans for Europe

July 14th, 2008 | Posted in: Brand, E-Flex, Opel with 93 Comments

It is well known the Chevy Volt has been approved for U.S. production for 2010. Less clear is what GM will do in other markets. The E-Flex platform is by design very flexible. The Opel Flextreme concept illustrates how a diesel rather than gas generator can be used.
GM CEO Rick Wagoner previously [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 93 Comments

GM CEO Admits to Dedicated Production E-Flex Opel Program

May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in: Brand, E-Flex, E-REV, Opel with 74 Comments

In September GM introduced the Opel Flextreme crossover concept vehicle which was based on an E-Flex drivetrain platform with a diesel range extender, and a 34 mile lithium-ion battery electric range.
By December Frank Weber had told us that the Flextreme was not production intent.
Also we have been told that the Chevy Volt is intended [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 74 Comments

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