http://gm-volt.com Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:25:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [ad#post_ad]Toyota is known to be developing a strategy that uses the Prius name as a brand for an upcoming family of hybrid vehicles. It is believed a sports coupe and MPV will eventually be produced under the brand.  Toyota hopes to profit by leveraging the popularity of the car ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/06/gm-will-not-create-a-line-of-volt-branded-vehicles/ [ad#post_ad]A few days ago I wrote about an experience I had with my MINI E electric car.  I rode over a construction zone pothole and as a result the power electronic unit failed, making the car undriveable until it was towed and the component replaced. At the time GM Volt executive ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/05/video-gms-rough-road-chevy-volt-testing/ [ad#post_ad]Once in a while an epic Volt story is published in the media.  Such is the 6000 word piece penned by Bernard Avishai for Inc. magazine. The Volt is described in truly revolutionary terms not just for its ability to drive without oil or how it would be a halo car ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/04/chevy-volt-is-the-centerpiece-for-many-rapidly-emerging-industries/ [ad#post_ad]Monthly Sales: Alright, who lost the script? GM is supposed to finish last in these things aren't they? (I mean after Chrysler of course) Yet, the numbers are in, and GM stands as the only manufacturer of the 'top 5' to record a gain: GM +.4% ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/03/gm-wins-october-sales-race-decides-to-keep-opel-citing-improved-financial-health/ [ad#post_ad]In case you haven't noticed it's November 2009, and there's just one last year left until someone can buy a Volt. GM has internally targeted what it calls a production launch date for the Volt of November 2010.  This date was first publicly stated by Bob Lutz, exactly two years ago ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/02/one-year-left-to-volt-launch-has-the-date-slipped/ [ad#post_ad]Martin Lamonica of CNET had the chance to interview Tony Posawatz, the Volt's vehilce line director about what GM's expectations were for the car. As to whether GM believes the Volt will be a commercial success Posawatz replied ominously "all bets are off if gas prices are under two bucks a ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/01/gms-expectations-for-the-chevy-volt/ Around 3 years ago, a neurologist named Lyle Dennis decided he just had too much free time on his hands and decided to start a site chronicling the progress and development of a vehicle named the Chevrolet Volt. Since then, Lyle has researched, interviewed and penned well over a thousand articles ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/10/31/7-questions-for-site-founderneurologistnyc-marathon-runner-lyle-dennis/ [ad#post_ad]Those who follow the Volt closely know Frank Weber has been a key figure. He is the German-born engineer with the job of Volt vehicle line executive, making him as the leader of the Volt program, reporting to the VP level. I have had the chance to interview and meet Frank many ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/10/30/volt-chief-frank-weber-going-to-opel/ [ad#post_ad]GM has announced that the Chevrolet Cruze's introduction in North America has been delayed, moving from April of 2010 into the third quarter, namely August. In the meantime, the Cobalt will soldier on until the Cruze's arrival. This news is especially of interest to the Volt community, because ... http://gm-volt.com/2009/10/30/gm-delays-launch-of-volts-sister-car-the-chevrolet-cruze/ http://gm-volt.com/2009/10/29/gm-ceo-says-help-needed-to-achieve-mass-adoption-of-electric-cars/