Ampera sighting

[petefoss]

Look what I followed across 13 Mile Rd. to the Tech Center this morning!

Pete Foss
GM R&D

[2BeLivingGreen]

Good catch, nice to see one in a road setting. With fuel prices in Europe so high I have to believe the demand will be very high for a VOLT there.

[maynard]

There were 2 of them on display next to the end of the production line when we toured the plant last month. I like the looks of the Volt better.

[Luvthevolt]

I love the look of the Ampera. The bottom unpainted panels on the Volt are painted on the Ampera. Really cool.

[scottf200]

Backup light is different. Does that light come on when braking I wonder?

[DonC]

Very cool. Nice catch.

[petefoss]

Backup light is different. Does that light come on when braking I wonder?

It was on when he was stopped so I think it's slaved to the brake lights. The other half is clear so I assume it's for reverse.

[Raymondjram]

In another thread someone mentioned about having the backup lights turn on during regen. The lights on the Ampera are so low (at the bumper) that I doubt they are visible enough for regen or normal braking. I definitely prefer the top brake light, either inside the rear window or on the trunk lid.

Raymond

[Brittt1]

It was on when he was stopped so I think it's slaved to the brake lights. The other half is clear so I assume it's for reverse.

In Europe you need a Fog Light in most countries by law, which usually turns on when the front fogs are on or has a separate switch. Most fog lights in Europe Split the rear backup light with the fog light, wouldn't be surprised if that's what it is.

[Herto]

Good catch, nice to see one in a road setting. With fuel prices in Europe so high I have to believe the demand will be very high for a VOLT there.

Sure, if the starting price were not sooo high (apples to apples 53200$ with leather seats).

In Europe you need a Fog Light in most countries by law, which usually turns on when the front fogs are on or has a separate switch.

I confirm that. Rear fog light is mandatory, but not front fog light. Usually there's rear fog light on a side (left), and the reverse light on the other (right).

Splitting an unique light with reverse and fog light is not so usual.

Good catch anyway!