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GM hoping to unplug Volt craze
It seems that ever since GM unveiled the Chevrolet Volt at the Detroit Auto Show, the auto industry has been waiting on the edge of the seat to see it go into production. Hearing things like “If you lived within 30 miles from work and charged your vehicle every night when you came home or during the day at work, you would get 150 miles per gallon,” from Lutz gave every environmental fanatic something to dream of. But it seems like those dreams might be shattered and the Volt may never see the light of day.

And while Lutz did give the auto industry some hope that GM has set 2010 as a target date for the Volt to go into production, that statement depends on advances in battery technology, which unfortunately could be years away from reality.

At an event last week, GM invited journalists to explain to them the obstacles associated with putting the Volt into production and the slight possibility that the car will be hitting roads in the near future.

GM has a lot on the line with the Chevrolet Volt, as it widely considered an auto maker that is stuck in the past. Moreover that, the Chevrolet Volt could do wonders for GM if every produced in terms of competing with foreign competition on green technology.

Oh, and don’t forget, GM will be bringing the Volt to the New York Auto Show for more recognition! Read Article
GM hoping to unplug Volt craze



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Lem1972Lem1972 - 3/23/2007 11:43:11 AM
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This is GM's MO. Show a potentially great car, make all sorts of claims or promises, but never bring it to market.

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LexusLexus - 3/23/2007 6:50:37 PM
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Rumor that at the end of this year, Toyota will release an updated Prius with plug in. In which the driver will get to 100+ mpg.

As far as the concept above state that they will set 2010 as production date for the Volt to go into production.

By that time Totota and other Japanese brand probably will have hybrid cars that will have 200+ mpg.

Why do GM alway talk about future, and making all crazy claim. Any auto company can come out and announce that they are making a hybrid that will have best mpg. Come on.......stop with this stupid nonsense already, so me the money.

That just like Toyota coming out and says by 2010 we will have a hybrid with effiecient of 400+mpg? no one going to belief them unless they prove to the public.

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LexusLexus - 3/23/2007 6:52:02 PM
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Anyone can make all sort of crazy claim but can they back it up? that is the question. Show me the money...

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no1listensanywayno1listensanyway - 3/23/2007 8:26:13 PMView My AgentSpace
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GM was caught off guard with hybrids. It takes time to be able to put something so conceptual into production. Don't forget, Toyota has a patent on most of the technology used for hyrbrids. They also have battery producers in exclusive contracts. GM has to do this all from scratch, that takes time and lots of money.

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Threepoint1415926Threepoint1415926 - 3/24/2007 3:42:26 PM
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This, coming from the company that crushed all of their EV1's in the desert even though the owners were willing to pay big bucks to keep them. GM doesnt strike me as the sort of company that wants the Volt to ever make it to production.

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