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The Sound of the Chevy Volt

October 28th, 2008 | Posted in: Engineering, Features, Original GM-Volt Interviews with 295 Comments

An issue often debated when it comes to electric cars is what sound should they make. There are indeed legislative efforts underway to ensure EVs make some noise, to protect the visually impaired. Some manufacturers such as Fisker have gone so far as to engineer artificial engine sounds played through external speakers.
We often [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 295 Comments

Chevy Volt HVAC Development: ICE Will Run From the Start at Less Than 40 Below Zero

October 16th, 2008 | Posted in: Engineering, Features with 122 Comments

In the Chevy Volt, there is a special need to run necessary hardware using electric power only and not from the combustion engine. Also to keep range adequate, there is a need to keep electric draw low. As such, the HVAC system might need special engineering. I asked GM hybrid vehicle integration [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 122 Comments

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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 158 Comments

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

October 2nd, 2008 | Posted in: Efficiency, Engineering, Features with 180 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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 180 Comments

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

August 24th, 2008 | Posted in: Design, Features, Interior with 169 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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 169 Comments

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

June 16th, 2008 | Posted in: Battery, Engineering, Features with 139 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 [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 139 Comments

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