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Chevy Volt Display May Not Show Instantaneous MPG

October 6th, 2009 | Posted in: Efficiency, Features, Interior with 238 Comments

The Chevy Volt has two configurable LCD screens, one behind the wheel where traditional gauges are typically found, and one atop the center stack. The latter will also be a touch screen. I have seen it in person in a pre-production car and was very impressed with its crispness, vividness and high definition.
We [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 238 Comments

GM Exec: Volt to Have Very Cool Eco-Graphic Interface

October 5th, 2009 | Posted in: Efficiency, Features, Interior with 146 Comments

The following is a discussion I recently had about the Chevy Volt with Bob Kruse who was GM’s director of hybrids and EVs, just before his recent departure.
I would imagine driving style will affect the Volts’ electric range. Hyper-milers probably will try to get the car to go 100 miles without going into generator [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 146 Comments

Image: Black Volt Center Stack

August 4th, 2009 | Posted in: Images, Interior with 125 Comments

The Chevy Volt show car has always been demonstrated with a white glossy iPod-like center stack console.
Shortly after it was unveiled the GM design team noted the stack would also be available in black and green finishes as well.
I have personally seen the new black stack while touring the Volt IVer production facility, and thought [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 125 Comments

Unveiled: Opel Ampera With Photo Gallery and Video

March 2nd, 2009 | Posted in: Images, Interior, Opel with 107 Comments

The Opel Ampera was unveiled today at the Geneva Auto Show. As we know, the vehicle uses the same platform as the Chevy Volt and the same extended-range electric drivetrain otherwise known as the Voltec propulsion system.
GM has been gradually teasing images of the car. Now we can see it all including the [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 107 Comments

Chevy Volt Console Display Data Review, and Car Won’t Drive While Plugged in

February 14th, 2009 | Posted in: Features, Interior with 124 Comments

Cars.com gave a review of the information that is expected to be displayed on the Chevy Volt’s 7 inch center console touch screen LCD display.  I suspect at this point the final information rendered in the production car is still under revision.  Reviewed is what the show car illustrates on its screen as it flips [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 124 Comments

Production Volt Interior Further Refined: Center LCD Screen, Center Stack Buttons, and Vents

November 17th, 2008 | Posted in: Design, Interior with 154 Comments

I had some further discussions about the Chevy Volt’s interior with chief designer Bob Boniface.  He advised me that the production interior design has undergone some further refinements. This images above reveal those. The older design is at the post bottom.  You can download the high-res image here.
Are the interior interfaces finalized?
Stylistically it looks mainly [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 154 Comments

The Chevy Volt’s Green Leaf Function

November 4th, 2008 | Posted in: Design, Efficiency, Features, Interior with 98 Comments

Many people have noticed the interesting “green leaf touch” sensor button on the Chevy Volt’s interior center stack.  To date we have not heard a good explanation of what function it might perform, although there have been some amusing guesses by commentators here.
I had the chance to ask this question to Volt lead designer Bob [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 98 Comments

More Chevy Volt Interior Details

September 29th, 2008 | Posted in: Interior with 146 Comments

I was able to follow-up with Tim Grieg, the Volt’s chief interior designer via email to gather some more details.  Thanks Tim.
I asked him three questions:
1. What are the data options the center display will provide?
Too many to list in a single e-mail, but the CENTER display (on top of the Integrated Center Stack) [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 146 Comments

The Chevy Volt’s Interior

September 18th, 2008 | Posted in: Design, Interior with 167 Comments

“Space, comfort, convenience, and safety features” are how GM describes the rather futuristic interior of the Volt.
I had the chance to sit both in the passenger and rear sear of the vehicle.
The design encompasses the new dual cockpit theme that Chevrolet has adopted, which also appears in the upcoming Chevy Cruze.
The top of the dashboard [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 167 Comments

BREAKING: Production Chevy Volt Revealed in FULL!

September 16th, 2008 | Posted in: Interior, Production with 415 Comments

Before an audience of millions GM CEO Rick Wagoner introduced the full production version of the Chevy Volt, driven out before the crowd by GM vice chair Bob Lutz.
All interior and exterior photos can be accessed here along with press release.

Posted by: Lyle with 415 Comments

Chevy Volt Interior Picture Leak

August 28th, 2008 | Posted in: Images, Interior with 164 Comments

Motive Magazine seems to have gotten hold of a picture of the Chevy Volt’s interior. It was posted today.
It looks different than the most recent clay mock-up Volt chief designer Bob Boniface showed ABC news.
When I was in the design lab I had seen multiple variants of the interior, and it wasn’t clear [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 164 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

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