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Lutz Provides More Volt Details: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January, and Volt Development Ahead of Schedule

October 9th, 2008 | Posted in: Features, GM Q and A with 158 Comments

After the Volt unveiling the Toronto Star had a fruitful Q& A with GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz.
Lutz told reporters that because things have gone so well, the Volt is actually ahead of schedule. He indicated that he was now 99.9% sure the Volt will be a success, and that as a result it will [...]

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The Chevy Volt May Have a “Calculate Most Efficient Route” Navigation Mode

October 2nd, 2008 | Posted in: Efficiency, Engineering, Features with 179 Comments

GM vehicles offer OnStar technology which allows a satellite to detect the vehicle’s position through GPS and communicate with it.
Because of the Volt’s unique characteristics and GM’s goal for it of maximizing EV range and minimizing petroleum use, there are several opportunity for productive synergy in this regard.
I spoke with Bob Kruse, GMs executive Director [...]

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The Chevy Volt Will Have iPod Connectivity (Plus More Design Issues)

August 24th, 2008 | Posted in: Design, Features, Interior with 168 Comments

The other day, GM hosted a live online chat with about 50 people and Volt chief designer Bob Boniface. Some of the discussion highlights follow.
Asked what his favorite exterior styling feature is, Bob said he “loves the headlamps.” He addresses how different the Volt will be than a Prius saying “there many ways [...]

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Possible Future Chevy Volt Options - Version One Will Have 40 Miles EV Range

June 16th, 2008 | Posted in: Battery, Engineering, Features with 138 Comments

Recently we heard GM might be considering a 20 mile Volt variant in the future. This led to some active discussion, and perhaps some misunderstanding. It must remain perfectly clear, the Chevy Volt when it arrives in 2010 will get 40 miles of EV range.
Tony Posawatz (above) is GM’s Chevy Volt Vehicle Line [...]

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